Certificate of Cloud Security Knowledge (CCSK) — Question 162

ENISA: A key area of controls for cloud provider network architecture is

Answer options

• A. Patch management
• B. SAFECode software assurance
• C. Hardening of virtual machines according to industry standard guidelines
• D. Distributed Denial of Service mitigation
• E. Antivirus

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is D, as mitigating Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks is essential for maintaining the availability and reliability of cloud services. While patch management, software assurance, and hardening of virtual machines are important, they do not specifically address the unique challenges posed by DDoS attacks, which can severely disrupt cloud operations.