SSCP Systems and Application Security Practice Question
A cloud security team is deploying a new web application on an IaaS platform. According to the shared responsibility model, which of the following security tasks is the customer responsible for?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Patching the guest operating system and web server software
In IaaS, the customer is responsible for securing the operating system, applications, and data, while the provider secures the physical infrastructure.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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Network infrastructure security such as DDoS protection at the provider edge
Why it's wrong here
Provider typically handles infrastructure DDoS protection; customer may configure additional controls.
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Hypervisor security and vulnerability management
Why it's wrong here
The provider is responsible for hypervisor security in IaaS.
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Patching the guest operating system and web server software
Why this is correct
The customer manages the OS and applications in IaaS, including patching.
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Physical security of the data center hosting the servers
Why it's wrong here
Physical security is the provider's responsibility under IaaS.
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