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CCSP Condition keys Practice Question
Network Topology
The exhibit shows a policy applied to a cloud storage bucket. After applying this policy, the security team notices that objects in the bucket are publicly accessible. Which additional condition should be added to restrict access to only authorized applications?
⚠ Common exam trap
ISC2 often tests the misconception that removing the principal wildcard or changing the action alone is sufficient to secure a bucket, when in fact network-level restrictions via conditions (e.g., source IP address or virtual network endpoint) are necessary to enforce access control for authorized applications.
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Add a condition that limits access to specific IP addresses or virtual network endpoints.
The bucket policy already grants public access via 'Principal': '*', so removing that principal or changing actions won't fix the underlying exposure. By adding a condition that restricts access to specific IP addresses or virtual network endpoints, you ensure that only requests originating from authorized network sources can access the bucket, effectively overriding the broad principal wildcard.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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Add a condition that limits access to specific IP addresses or virtual network endpoints.
Why this is correct
Conditions like 'aws:SourceIp' restrict access to authorized network locations.
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Remove the wildcard principal statement to make the bucket private.
Why it's wrong here
Removing the statement would also remove the intended access; better to add conditions.
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Change the Action to PutObject to limit exposure.
Why it's wrong here
PutObject is for writing, not reading; does not restrict read access.
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Add a condition to require Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA).
Why it's wrong here
MFA is user-based, not suitable for application access.
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