CCSP Legal, Risk, and Compliance Practice Question
A multinational corporation is implementing a multi-cloud strategy to avoid concentration risk. The risk management team is evaluating the inherent risks of using multiple cloud providers. Which THREE risks are specifically associated with a multi-cloud strategy? (Choose three.)
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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Expanded attack surface due to more entry points and APIs
Multi-cloud strategies introduce complexity in managing different security models, increase the attack surface, and require expertise across multiple platforms. Vendor lock-in is reduced, not increased, and data sovereignty issues are not inherently worse than single-cloud.
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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Higher likelihood of vendor lock-in due to proprietary services
Why it's wrong here
Multi-cloud actually reduces vendor lock-in by distributing workloads.
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Expanded attack surface due to more entry points and APIs
Why this is correct
Each provider adds its own set of APIs and interfaces, increasing potential vulnerabilities.
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Increased complexity in managing consistent security policies across providers
Why this is correct
Different providers have different security tools and APIs, making consistent policy enforcement difficult.
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Greater difficulty in meeting data sovereignty requirements across jurisdictions
Why it's wrong here
Data sovereignty challenges exist regardless of single or multi-cloud; multi-cloud can sometimes help by choosing providers with local data centers.
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Need for specialized skills and expertise for each cloud platform
Why this is correct
Each cloud provider requires specific knowledge, increasing operational overhead.
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