SSCP Systems and Application Security Practice Question
A cloud security team wants to continuously monitor for misconfigured cloud resources that could expose data. Which tool category is specifically designed for this purpose?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM)
CSPM (Cloud Security Posture Management) tools detect misconfigurations like open storage buckets or overly permissive IAM roles. CWPP focuses on runtime workload protection. WAF protects web apps. IAM manages identities, not configuration monitoring.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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Cloud Workload Protection Platform (CWPP)
Why it's wrong here
CWPP provides runtime security for workloads, not configuration assessment.
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Identity and Access Management (IAM)
Why it's wrong here
IAM manages access control, not configuration monitoring.
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Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM)
Why this is correct
CSPM automatically identifies cloud misconfigurations.
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Web Application Firewall (WAF)
Why it's wrong here
WAF filters HTTP traffic, not cloud configuration issues.
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