Certificate of Cloud Auditing Knowledge (CCAK) — Question 24

Which of the following cloud models prohibits penetration testing?

Answer options

• A. Hybrid Cloud
• B. Private Cloud
• C. Public Cloud
• D. Community Cloud

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is C, Public Cloud, because public cloud providers often have strict policies against penetration testing to maintain service integrity and security for all customers. In contrast, Hybrid, Private, and Community Clouds typically allow more flexibility in security testing, as they can be configured and managed by the organization using them.