CLO-002 Cloud Concepts Practice Question
A security auditor requests a solution to ensure that all data stored in the cloud is encrypted at rest. What should the administrator implement?
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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Server-side encryption
Server-side encryption ensures data is encrypted before being stored on disk.
Answer analysis
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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Server-side encryption
Why this is correct
This protects data at rest.
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VPC Security Groups
Why it's wrong here
This protects network traffic.
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SSL/TLS
Why it's wrong here
This is for data in transit.
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Multi-factor authentication
Why it's wrong here
This secures user identities.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official CompTIA exam blueprint
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