CompTIA Cloud+ (CV0-003) — Question 42

A cloud administrator is evaluating a solution that will limit access to authorized individuals. The solution also needs to ensure the system that connects to the environment meets patching, antivirus and configuration requirements. Which of the following technologies would BEST meet these requirements?

Answer options

Correct answer: A

Explanation

NAC (Network Access Control) is the best choice as it ensures that only authorized users can access the network and verifies that their systems comply with security policies, including patching and antivirus requirements. EDR (Endpoint Detection and Response) focuses on threat detection rather than access control. IDS (Intrusion Detection System) monitors for malicious activity but does not enforce access control. HIPS (Host Intrusion Prevention System) protects against threats on individual hosts but does not manage access to the network as effectively as NAC.