SSCP Systems and Application Security Practice Question
A security engineer is evaluating cloud security tools. Which TWO of the following are primarily used to protect cloud workloads? (Select two.)
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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 Workload Protection Platform (CWPP)
CWPP provides runtime security for cloud VMs and containers. WAF protects web applications from attacks like SQL injection and XSS. CSPM focuses on misconfiguration detection, not workload runtime. IAM manages identities. SIEM aggregates logs but is not workload-specific.
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Option-by-option breakdown
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Identity and Access Management (IAM)
Why it's wrong here
IAM manages access, not workload protection.
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Cloud Workload Protection Platform (CWPP)
Why this is correct
CWPP offers runtime protection for cloud workloads.
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Web Application Firewall (WAF)
Why this is correct
WAF protects web applications, a common workload type.
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Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM)
Why it's wrong here
CSPM detects misconfigurations but does not protect workloads at runtime.
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Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)
Why it's wrong here
SIEM aggregates logs but is not specifically for workload protection.
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