Certificate of Cloud Auditing Knowledge (CCAK) — Question 36

Which of the following would be the GREATEST governance challenge to an organization where production is hosted in a public cloud and backups are held on the premises?

Answer options

• A. Aligning the cloud service delivery with the organization’s objective
• B. Aligning the cloud provider’s SLA with the organization’s policy
• C. Aligning shared responsibilities between provider and customer
• D. Aligning the organization’s activity with the cloud provider’s policy

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is C because managing the shared responsibilities between the cloud provider and the customer is crucial to ensure compliance and security. Options A, B, and D are important but do not pose the same level of challenge in governance as ensuring that both parties understand and execute their responsibilities effectively.