Certificate of Cloud Security Knowledge (CCSK) — Question 131

Which attack surfaces, if any, does virtualization technology introduce?

Answer options

• A. The hypervisor
• B. Virtualization management components apart from the hypervisor
• C. Configuration and VM sprawl issues
• D. All of the above

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is D because virtualization technology introduces various attack surfaces, including the hypervisor itself, additional management components, and issues related to configuration and VM sprawl. Options A, B, and C each identify specific aspects of these surfaces, but they do not encompass the full range of vulnerabilities introduced by virtualization.