Certificate of Cloud Security Knowledge (CCSK) — Question 50

Who is responsible for the security of the physical infrastructure and virtualization platform?

Answer options

• A. The cloud consumer
• B. The majority is covered by the consumer
• C. It depends on the agreement
• D. The responsibility is split equally
• E. The cloud provider

Correct answer: E

Explanation

The cloud provider is primarily responsible for the security of the physical infrastructure and the virtualization platform, as they own and manage these resources. Options A and B incorrectly suggest that the consumer has the majority of the responsibility, while C and D imply a shared responsibility that does not accurately reflect the provider's role in this context.