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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

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.

  • Server-side encryption

    Why this is correct

    This protects data at rest.

  • VPC Security Groups

    Why it's wrong here

    This protects network traffic.

  • SSL/TLS

    Why it's wrong here

    This is for data in transit.

  • 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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