Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP) — Question 21

What is the biggest concern with hosting a key management system outside of the cloud environment?

Answer options

• A. Confidentiality
• B. Portability
• C. Availability
• D. Integrity

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is C, as hosting a key management system outside the cloud can lead to availability issues due to potential access problems or infrastructure failures. Options A, B, and D are important concerns but do not directly reflect the primary risk related to the operational uptime and access to the key management system.