CCSP Cloud Concepts, Architecture, and Design Practice Question
Which audit report provides the most comprehensive assurance regarding a cloud provider's controls over a period of time, including controls related to security, availability, processing integrity, confidentiality, and privacy?
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Why each option matters
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SOC 2 Type II
SOC 2 Type II reports cover controls over a period of time and include the five trust service criteria. SOC 2 Type I is a point-in-time report. ISO 27001 is a certification, not a report. CSA STAR is a self-assessment.
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Option-by-option breakdown
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ISO 27001 certification
Why it's wrong here
ISO 27001 is a certification of the management system, not a detailed control report.
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SOC 2 Type I
Why it's wrong here
Type I is a point-in-time assessment.
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CSA STAR self-assessment
Why it's wrong here
CSA STAR is a self-assessment, not independent.
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SOC 2 Type II
Why this is correct
Type II assesses controls over a period and covers the trust criteria.
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