Certificate of Cloud Security Knowledge (CCSK) — Question 45

Which facet is focused on protecting the management plane components, such as web and API servers, from attacks?

Answer options

• A. Authorization and entitlements
• B. Logging and alerting
• C. Customer authentication
• D. Perimeter security
• E. External authentication

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is D, Perimeter security, as it specifically addresses the defense of management plane components against external attacks. The other options focus on different aspects of security, such as user permissions (A), monitoring activities (B), verifying users (C), or authentication methods (E), which do not directly protect the management plane.