CEH Practice Question: Advanced Topics: Wireless, Cloud, IoT, Cryptography
This CEH practice question tests your understanding of advanced topics: wireless, cloud, iot, cryptography. This is a configuration task: choose the command set that satisfies every stated requirement. Small differences — like 'secret' vs 'password' or 'transport input ssh' vs 'all' — change whether the answer is correct. After answering, compare your reasoning against the explanation and wrong-answer breakdown below. Once you have made your selection, read the full explanation to reinforce the concept and understand why each distractor is designed to mislead on exam day.
Which TWO of the following are cloud-specific security threats?
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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S3 bucket misconfiguration
S3 bucket misconfiguration is a cloud-specific threat because it involves improper access control settings on Amazon S3 storage, such as public read/write permissions, which can lead to data exposure or unauthorized access. This threat is unique to cloud environments where object storage is managed via APIs and IAM policies, unlike traditional on-premises storage.
Key principle: Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
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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SQL injection
Why it's wrong here
SQL injection is a general web application vulnerability, not specific to cloud.
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De-authentication attack
Why it's wrong here
De-authentication attacks target wireless networks, not cloud.
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ARP spoofing
Why it's wrong here
ARP spoofing is a network-level attack, not cloud-specific.
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S3 bucket misconfiguration
Why this is correct
Misconfigured S3 buckets can expose data publicly.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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SSRF in cloud
Why this is correct
SSRF attacks in cloud environments can target internal metadata services.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
EC-Council often tests the distinction between general web/network attacks and those that exploit cloud-specific features like metadata services or object storage permissions, leading candidates to mistakenly classify SQL injection or ARP spoofing as cloud threats.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
SSRF in cloud (Server-Side Request Forgery) allows an attacker to make requests from a cloud server to internal cloud metadata services (e.g., AWS IMDS at 169.254.169.254) to retrieve credentials or instance roles. This is particularly dangerous in cloud environments because metadata services are often accessible without authentication, and successful exploitation can lead to full cloud account compromise. Real-world examples include the Capital One breach where SSRF was used to access S3 buckets via IAM role credentials.
KKey Concepts to Remember
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
Find the constraint that changes the correct option.
Eliminate answers that are true in general but not in this case.
TExam Day Tips
→Watch for words such as best, first, most likely and least administrative effort.
→Review why wrong options are wrong, not only why the correct option is correct.
Key takeaway
Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Real-world example
How this comes up in practice
A practitioner preparing for the CEH exam encounters this exact type of scenario on the job. The correct answer here is not the most general option — it is the best answer for the specific constraint described. Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option. Real exam questions reward reading the full scenario before eliminating options, because the constraint defines which answer fits.
Related glossary terms
Concepts from this question explained
These glossary pages explain the core terms tested in this CEH question in full detail.
Advanced Topics: Wireless, Cloud, IoT, Cryptography — This question tests Advanced Topics: Wireless, Cloud, IoT, Cryptography — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: S3 bucket misconfiguration — S3 bucket misconfiguration is a cloud-specific threat because it involves improper access control settings on Amazon S3 storage, such as public read/write permissions, which can lead to data exposure or unauthorized access. This threat is unique to cloud environments where object storage is managed via APIs and IAM policies, unlike traditional on-premises storage.
What should I do if I get this CEH question wrong?
Identify which exam domain this question belongs to, review the core concept, then practise similar questions from the same domain.
What is the key concept behind this question?
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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