Here are 30 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) focused on Shared responsibility model in the context of Cloud Security. Each question is followed by four possible answers, with the correct answer and an explanation provided.
- Sharing cloud resources among multiple users
- Sharing security responsibilities between the cloud provider and the customer
- Sharing encryption keys in a multi-tenant environment
- Sharing network bandwidth in a cloud environment
The Shared Responsibility Model refers to the distribution of security responsibilities between the cloud provider and the customer.
- Data encryption
- Application-level security
- Physical security of data centers
- User access management
Physical security of data centers, where servers and infrastructure are located, is typically the responsibility of the cloud provider.
- Managing physical security
- Ensuring network availability
- Application-level security
- Monitoring server uptime
Application-level security, including securing applications and data, is primarily the responsibility of the customer in the Shared Responsibility Model.
- Patching and updating the underlying hypervisor
- Securing the application code
- Monitoring data center physical security
- Managing the cloud provider's network infrastructure
Securing the application code is an example of a customer's responsibility in the Shared Responsibility Model.
- Physical security
- Data encryption
- Application development
- Compliance with industry regulations
Compliance with industry regulations is typically a shared responsibility between the cloud provider and the customer.
- Managing application security
- Patching and updating the hypervisor
- Monitoring user access
- Securing the application code
Patching and updating the hypervisor (virtualization layer) is the responsibility of the cloud provider.
- Physical security of data centers
- Network infrastructure maintenance
- Compliance with data privacy laws
- Patching and updating the operating system
Patching and updating the operating system is generally the responsibility of the customer.
8. What does the term "data sovereignty" refer to in the context of the Shared Responsibility Model?
- Securing data at rest
- Ensuring data availability
- Locating data in compliance with legal and regulatory requirements
- Managing data encryption keys
Data sovereignty refers to the practice of locating data in compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
- Cloud provider
- Customer
- Both cloud provider and customer
- Regulatory authorities
Managing and securing customer data is a shared responsibility between the cloud provider and the customer.
- Application-level security
- Data encryption
- Physical security of data centers
- User access management
The physical security of data centers, where infrastructure is located, is typically the responsibility of the cloud provider.
- Developing and testing the disaster recovery plan
- Ensuring the availability of backup data
- Physical security of backup servers
- Monitoring network traffic during a disaster
Developing and testing the disaster recovery plan is a shared responsibility in the context of the Shared Responsibility Model.
- Ensuring physical security of servers
- Configuring and managing user access to cloud resources
- Updating and patching the hypervisor
- Monitoring network performance
Configuring and managing user access to cloud resources is the customer's role in the Shared Responsibility Model.
- Cloud provider
- Customer
- Both cloud provider and customer
- Internet service provider
Protection against DDoS attacks is a shared responsibility between the cloud provider and the customer.
- Configuring firewalls and intrusion detection systems
- Monitoring user access
- Securing application code
- Ensuring compliance with industry regulations
Configuring firewalls and intrusion detection systems is typically the responsibility of the cloud provider in terms of network security.
15. What does the term "auditing" involve in the context of the Shared Responsibility Model?
- Monitoring user access to cloud resources
- Evaluating the performance of cloud servers
- Assessing compliance with industry regulations
- Securing application code
Auditing in the context of the Shared Responsibility Model involves assessing compliance with industry regulations.
- Managing physical security of servers
- Configuring encryption for stored data
- Patching and updating the hypervisor
- Monitoring network traffic
Configuring encryption for stored data is the customer's responsibility in securing data at rest.
17. What does the term "identity and access management (IAM)" involve in the context of the Shared Responsibility Model?
- Managing physical security of servers
- Configuring and controlling user access to cloud resources
- Monitoring network traffic
- Ensuring data availability
IAM in the context of the Shared Responsibility Model involves configuring and controlling user access to cloud resources.
18. What does the term "zero-trust security" mean in the context of the Shared Responsibility Model?
- Trusting all users by default
- Trusting no users by default
- Trusting only cloud providers
- Trusting only internal users
Zero-trust security in the context of the Shared Responsibility Model means trusting no users by default, regardless of their location or network.
- Configuring encryption for transmitted data
- Managing physical security of servers
- Patching and updating the operating system
- Monitoring network traffic
Configuring encryption for transmitted data is the cloud provider's role in securing data in transit.
- Developing and testing the incident response plan
- Monitoring network traffic during an incident
- Securing application code
- Ensuring physical security of backup servers
Developing and testing the incident response plan is a shared responsibility in the context of incident response.
- Ensuring the physical security of backup servers
- Developing and testing the backup strategy
- Configuring backup software
- Managing compliance with industry regulations
Developing and testing the backup strategy is the customer's responsibility in terms of data backups.
- Securing the application code
- Configuring access controls
- Monitoring user access to applications
- Ensuring data availability
Securing the application code is typically the responsibility of the cloud provider in terms of application-level security.
23. What does the term "compliance as a service" refer to in the context of the Shared Responsibility Model?
- Ensuring data privacy
- Managing compliance with industry regulations
- Developing and testing the disaster recovery plan
- Configuring and managing user access to cloud resources
Compliance as a service in the context of the Shared Responsibility Model refers to managing compliance with industry regulations.
- Securing the application code
- Configuring firewalls and intrusion detection systems
- Developing and testing the network security plan
- Ensuring data privacy
Configuring firewalls and intrusion detection systems is typically the responsibility of the cloud provider in terms of network security.
- Ensuring data availability
- Configuring access controls
- Monitoring user access to cloud resources
- Educating users about security best practices
Educating users about security best practices is the customer's responsibility in terms of user education and awareness.
- Configuring access controls
- Monitoring user access to cloud resources
- Patching and updating the hypervisor and physical infrastructure
- Developing and testing the disaster recovery plan
Patching and updating the hypervisor and physical infrastructure is the cloud provider's role in securing the underlying infrastructure.
27. What does the term "resource tagging" involve in the context of the Shared Responsibility Model?
- Ensuring data privacy
- Configuring access controls
- Labeling cloud resources for better management and tracking
- Developing and testing the incident response plan
Resource tagging in the context of the Shared Responsibility Model involves labeling cloud resources for better management and tracking.
- Monitoring network traffic
- Developing and testing the disaster recovery plan
- Securing the application code
- Ensuring redundant power supply to servers
Ensuring redundant power supply to servers is the cloud provider's role in ensuring the availability of cloud services.
29. What does the term "security incident response" involve in the context of the Shared Responsibility Model?
- Developing and testing the incident response plan
- Monitoring network traffic during an incident
- Configuring access controls
- Ensuring data availability
Security incident response in the context of the Shared Responsibility Model involves developing and testing the incident response plan.
- Ensuring the physical security of servers
- Configuring and maintaining security settings for cloud resources
- Developing and testing the backup strategy
- Monitoring network traffic
Configuring and maintaining security settings for cloud resources is the customer's role in securing configurations in the Shared Responsibility Model.