CCSP Cloud Concepts, Architecture, and Design Practice Question
A company is adopting a hybrid cloud model to run sensitive workloads on-premises and less critical applications in the public cloud. Which security consideration is most critical for this environment?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Maintaining consistent security policies across both environments
Hybrid cloud requires consistent security policies across environments to avoid gaps. Connectivity is important but policy consistency ensures security controls are uniformly applied.
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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Using a single cloud provider for both environments
Why it's wrong here
Not necessary; hybrid can use different providers.
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Ensuring high-speed network connectivity
Why it's wrong here
Connectivity is important but not the most critical security consideration.
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Maintaining consistent security policies across both environments
Why this is correct
Consistent policies prevent security gaps in hybrid cloud.
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Implementing data encryption at rest only
Why it's wrong here
Encryption is part of policy but not the only consideration.
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