Certificate of Cloud Security Knowledge (CCSK) — Question 53

ENISA: A reason for risk concerns of a cloud provider being acquired is:

Answer options

• A. Arbitrary contract termination by acquiring company
• B. Resource isolation may fail
• C. Provider may change physical location
• D. Mass layoffs may occur
• E. Non-binding agreements put at risk

Correct answer: E

Explanation

The correct answer is E because non-binding agreements can leave customers vulnerable to changes in service terms or interruptions. The other options, while they may represent valid concerns, do not specifically relate to the legal and contractual vulnerabilities posed by the acquisition of a cloud provider.