CAS-004 Security Architecture Practice Question
Which technology is used to discover and control cloud applications, enforce security policies, and provide visibility into cloud usage?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB)
A Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB) is a security policy enforcement point that sits between cloud service consumers and providers to monitor activity and enforce policies. CSPM focuses on cloud configuration posture. CWPP protects cloud workloads. SASE combines network and security functions.
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Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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Cloud Workload Protection Platform (CWPP)
Why it's wrong here
CWPP protects workloads (VMs, containers, serverless) but does not provide visibility into cloud application usage.
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Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB)
Why this is correct
CASB provides visibility, compliance, data security, and threat protection for cloud services.
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Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM)
Why it's wrong here
CSPM focuses on identifying misconfigurations and compliance violations in cloud environments, not on controlling cloud application usage.
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Secure Access Service Edge (SASE)
Why it's wrong here
SASE converges network and security services but is not specifically for cloud application discovery and control.
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