Certificate of Cloud Security Knowledge (CCSK) — Question 76

ENISA: Which is a potential security benefit of cloud computing?

Answer options

• A. More efficient and timely system updates
• B. ISO 27001 certification
• C. Provider can obfuscate system O/S and versions
• D. Greater compatibility with customer IT infrastructure
• E. Lock-In

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer, A, indicates that cloud computing can lead to faster and more effective updates, enhancing security through timely patches. Other options, while relevant to security and compliance, do not directly address the efficiency of updates like option A does. Options B, C, D, and E focus on other aspects of the cloud but do not emphasize the immediate security benefits of timely system updates.