Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP) — Question 110

Countermeasures for protecting cloud operations against internal threats include all of the following except:

Answer options

• A. Mandatory vacation
• B. Least privilege
• C. Separation of duties
• D. Conflict of interest

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is D because 'Conflict of interest' is not a direct countermeasure but rather a situation that can arise. The other options, such as 'Mandatory vacation', 'Least privilege', and 'Separation of duties', are proactive strategies specifically designed to mitigate the risk of internal threats.