Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) — Question 866

Which of the following presents the GREATEST risk of data leakage in the cloud environment?

Answer options

• A. Multi-tenancy within the same database
• B. Lack of role-based access
• C. Expiration of security certificate
• D. Lack of data retention policy

Correct answer: A

Explanation

Multi-tenancy within the same database creates a significant risk of data leakage as different tenants share the same database resources, potentially allowing unauthorized access to data. While lack of role-based access and other options present risks, they do not inherently allow for the same level of data exposure as multi-tenancy does.