IBM Cloud Associate Developer — Question 1

Select the unique key features of Hyper Protect Crypto Services on the IBM Cloud?

Answer options

• A. Built on IBM Red Hat OpenShift technology, on single-tenant key management service with key vaulting provided by dedicated customer-controlled HSM
• B. Hyper Protect Crypto Services provide state-of-the-art encryption using DM-CRYPT
• C. IBM Cloud administrators have no access and it provides FIPS 140-2 Level 4-certified hardware
• D. Hyper Protect Crypto Services can integrate with other any other Cloud provider services so as to manage key access, log and monitor security events, and support compliance requirements

Correct answer: A

Explanation

Option A is correct because it accurately describes the unique single-tenant setup and control offered by Hyper Protect Crypto Services on IBM Cloud. Options B, C, and D are incorrect as they either misrepresent the features or do not highlight the unique aspects of the service related to key management and customer control.