Google Cloud Digital Leader — Question 180

An organization is deploying their servers to the cloud using the infrastructure as a service model.

In the shared responsibility model, what is the cloud provider responsible for?

Answer options

• A. Data access policies
• B. Security of the operating system
• C. Security of the software
• D. Physical security

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The cloud provider is responsible for the physical security of the data centers and hardware where the cloud services are hosted, which includes safeguarding against physical threats. In contrast, the customer is typically responsible for data access policies, operating system security, and software security, as these are within the user's control.