Certified Chief Information Security Officer (CCISO) — Question 41

Which of the following is the MAIN security concern for public cloud computing?

Answer options

• A. Unable to control physical access to the servers
• B. Unable to patch systems as needed
• C. Unable to run anti-virus scans
• D. Unable to track log on activity

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A because physical access to servers in a public cloud is managed by the service provider, which poses a risk if not properly secured. Options B, C, and D, although relevant concerns, are secondary to the fundamental issue of physical access control.