SSCP Systems and Application Security Practice Question
A cloud security architect is designing a solution to protect workloads running in a public cloud. Which THREE of the following are key security controls that should be implemented?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Deploy a Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) tool
IAM roles control permissions for cloud resources. CSPM detects misconfigurations. CWPP provides runtime protection for workloads.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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Store encryption keys in the same cloud region as the data
Why it's wrong here
Keys should be managed separately, often in a key management service (KMS) with separation.
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Deploy a Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) tool
Why this is correct
CSPM identifies and remediates misconfigurations.
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Disable multi-factor authentication for service accounts
Why it's wrong here
Service accounts should have MFA where possible; disabling it weakens security.
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Use a Cloud Workload Protection Platform (CWPP)
Why this is correct
CWPP provides security for VMs and containers at runtime.
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Implement IAM roles with least privilege
Why this is correct
Least privilege reduces the impact of compromised credentials.
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