CCDE: Cisco Certified Design Expert (Practical) — Question 2

A European national bank considers migrating its on-premises systems to a private cloud offering in a non-European location to significantly reduce IT costs. What is a primary factor prior to migration?

Answer options

• A. security
• B. cloud connectivity
• C. additional latency
• D. data governance

Correct answer: D

Explanation

Data governance is crucial as it ensures compliance with regulations regarding data protection and privacy, especially when dealing with cross-border data transfers. While security, cloud connectivity, and additional latency are important, they become secondary to ensuring that data handling meets legal standards in various jurisdictions.