CloudSec-Pro Practice Question: Cloud Security Fundamentals And Shared Responsibility
Which THREE of the following are examples of cloud-native security concepts?
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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Immutable infrastructure
Cloud-native security relies on immutable infrastructure, automated policy enforcement, and identity-centric perimeters.
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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Immutable infrastructure
Why this is correct
A core cloud-native security concept where components are replaced rather than updated.
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Identity-based security perimeters
Why this is correct
Moving security from network-based to identity-based is cloud-native.
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Traditional perimeter-based network security
Why it's wrong here
This is a legacy concept.
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Manual patch management cycles
Why it's wrong here
Cloud-native focuses on automation, not manual processes.
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Infrastructure as Code (IaC) security
Why this is correct
Scanning code for security flaws is a cloud-native practice.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Palo Alto Networks exam blueprint
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