Certificate of Cloud Auditing Knowledge (CCAK) — Question 22

Which of the following parties should have accountability for cloud compliance requirements?

Answer options

• A. Customer
• B. Equally shared between customer and provider
• C. Provider
• D. Either customer or provider, depending on requirements

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The customer is primarily accountable for cloud compliance requirements as they are responsible for their data and applications in the cloud. While providers offer tools and support for compliance, the ultimate responsibility lies with the customer to ensure their specific compliance needs are met. The other options suggest shared responsibility or provider accountability, which is not accurate in this context.