Certificate of Cloud Security Knowledge (CCSK) — Question 139

What is true of how the management plane is to be secured in the cloud?

Answer options

• A. The cloud provider is responsible for securing the management plane and exposing the required security features, while the cloud consumer is responsible for configuring access to the management plane.
• B. The cloud consumer is responsible for securing the management plane, exposing the required security features, and configuring access to the management plane.
• C. The cloud consumer is responsible for securing the management plane and exposing the required security features, while the cloud provider is responsible for configuring access to the management plane.
• D. The cloud provider is responsible for securing the management plane, exposing the required security features, and configuring access to the management plane.
• E. The cloud provider is responsible exposing the required security features, while the cloud consumer is responsible for securing the management plane and configuring access to the management plane.

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A because it accurately assigns the responsibility of securing the management plane and providing security features to the cloud provider, while the consumer is tasked with configuring access. Options B and C incorrectly assign the responsibility of securing the management plane solely to the consumer. Option D incorrectly states that the provider is responsible for access configuration, and option E also misattributes responsibilities, making A the only correct choice.