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CCSP Practice Question: A company uses a cloud key management service…
A company uses a cloud key management service with automatic annual key rotation. An auditor requires that keys are rotated every 90 days to meet internal policy. What should the cloud security architect do to satisfy this requirement?
⚠ Common exam trap
ISC2 often tests the misconception that manual rotation or exception requests are acceptable workarounds, but the correct approach is to leverage the cloud KMS's built-in configuration to automate compliance with the required rotation interval.
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Configure the cloud KMS with a custom rotation period of 90 days.
Cloud KMS services (e.g., AWS KMS, Azure Key Vault, GCP Cloud KMS) allow administrators to define a custom rotation period, overriding the default annual rotation. By configuring a 90-day rotation schedule, the architect directly meets the auditor's policy without manual intervention or exceptions, ensuring automated compliance.
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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Create a manual process to rotate keys every 90 days using scripts.
Why it's wrong here
Manual processes increase risk and are not recommended for security operations.
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Request an exception from the auditor because the default annual rotation is sufficient.
Why it's wrong here
Auditors typically require compliance; an exception is unlikely.
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Configure the cloud KMS with a custom rotation period of 90 days.
Why this is correct
Cloud KMS allows custom rotation policies; the architect should use it.
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Disable automatic rotation and rotate keys manually when needed.
Why it's wrong here
Disabling auto-rotation does not solve the problem.
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