Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP) — Question 183

What concept does the "D" represent with the STRIDE threat model?

Answer options

• A. Data loss
• B. Denial of service
• C. Data breach
• D. Distributed

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is B, Denial of service, which refers to attacks that disrupt the availability of services. The other options represent different threats; A (Data loss) pertains to the risk of losing information, C (Data breach) involves unauthorized access to data, and D (Distributed) is not a standalone threat in the STRIDE model.