CCSP Cloud Concepts, Architecture, and Design Practice Question
An organization is adopting a hybrid cloud strategy. Which THREE considerations are vital for maintaining consistent security across environments? (Select THREE.)
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Why each option matters
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Unified identity and access management (IAM)
Consistent identity and access management (IAM) ensures uniform access controls; network segmentation policies prevent unauthorized movement; encryption standards protect data across environments. Patch management is important but not unique to hybrid cloud consistency.
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Dedicated security team for each environment
Why it's wrong here
Separate teams may lead to inconsistent policies; centralized is better.
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Unified identity and access management (IAM)
Why this is correct
Correct. Consistent IAM ensures same policies across clouds.
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Consistent network segmentation and firewall rules
Why this is correct
Correct. Uniform segmentation prevents perimeter gaps.
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Harmonized data encryption and key management
Why this is correct
Correct. Consistent encryption ensures data protection portability.
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Different encryption standards for public and private clouds
Why it's wrong here
Inconsistent encryption can create gaps; should be uniform.
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