Certificate of Cloud Security Knowledge (CCSK) — Question 184

What factor(s), if any, allows for more efficient and effective containment and recovery in a cloud environment than in a non-cloud environment.

Answer options

• A. encrypted data files
• B. no part of incident response is easier in a cloud environment
• C. frequent backup routines
• D. multitenancy and software as a service models
• E. Virtualization technologies, and the elasticity inherent in cloud computing platforms

Correct answer: E

Explanation

The correct answer is E because virtualization technologies and the inherent elasticity of cloud platforms allow for rapid scaling and resource allocation, which enhances recovery efforts. Options A, C, and D may provide some benefits, but they do not compare to the overall efficiency offered by the flexibility of cloud environments. Option B contradicts the question as it states that no aspect is easier, which is incorrect.