CCSP Cloud Data Security Practice Question
A cloud storage bucket is configured with versioning enabled. A ransomware attack encrypts all objects in the bucket. How can the organization recover the original data?
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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Restore from previous versions of the objects
Versioning preserves previous versions of objects. The organization can restore previous unencrypted versions, provided they have not been deleted and the ransomware did not delete versions.
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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Use the cloud provider's backup service to restore the bucket
Why it's wrong here
Backup services may use versioning; the direct method is to use versioning.
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Replicate data from the cross-region replica
Why it's wrong here
If replication was configured, the replica may also be encrypted unless versioning is enabled there too.
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Use the cloud provider's ransomware recovery service
Why it's wrong here
Such a service may not exist; versioning is the standard recovery method.
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Restore from previous versions of the objects
Why this is correct
Versioning allows retrieval of previous, unencrypted versions, effectively recovering the data.
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