CCSP Cloud Security Operations Practice Question
A cloud security architect is evaluating vulnerability management solutions for a hybrid cloud environment. The team needs to scan both on-premises servers and cloud workloads without installing agents on every system. Which approach is most suitable for cloud workloads?
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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Agentless scanning via cloud APIs (CSPM)
Agentless scanning uses cloud APIs to assess vulnerabilities without requiring an agent on each instance. This is ideal for cloud workloads where agents may not be desired.
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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Agent-based scanning using a cloud-native service
Why it's wrong here
Inspector optionally uses agents; agentless is preferred if no agents are wanted.
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Network vulnerability scanning from a remote scanner
Why it's wrong here
Remote scanning may not reach all cloud instances and can be blocked by firewalls.
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Container image scanning only
Why it's wrong here
This does not cover all cloud workloads like EC2.
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Agentless scanning via cloud APIs (CSPM)
Why this is correct
CSPM tools like AWS Security Hub use API-based scanning to check configurations and vulnerabilities without agents.
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