CCSP Cloud Data Security Practice Question
A cloud security team is implementing encryption for data at rest in a cloud storage service. They require that the encryption keys be managed by the customer and that the cloud provider has access to the keys only when authorized by the customer. Which TWO key management options meet these requirements? (Select TWO.)
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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Customer-Managed Encryption Keys (CMEK)
CMEK (Customer-Managed Encryption Keys) allows the customer to create and manage keys in cloud KMS, and BYOK (Bring Your Own Key) allows importing keys into cloud KMS. In both cases, the provider can access the keys when authorized.
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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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Customer-Managed Encryption Keys (CMEK)
Why this is correct
Customer creates keys in cloud KMS and controls access.
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Cloud Provider Default Encryption
Why it's wrong here
Provider manages keys entirely.
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Customer-Supplied Encryption Keys (CSEK)
Why it's wrong here
CSEK keys are not stored in the cloud; provider has no access.
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Hold Your Own Key (HYOK)
Why it's wrong here
HYOK keys never leave on-premises, so provider has no access.
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Bring Your Own Key (BYOK)
Why this is correct
Customer imports keys into cloud KMS and manages them.
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