Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP) — Question 288

Which crucial aspect of cloud computing can be most threatened by insecure APIs?

Answer options

• A. Automation
• B. Redundancy
• C. Resource pooling
• D. Elasticity

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A, Automation, because insecure APIs can lead to unauthorized access and manipulation of automated processes in cloud environments. While redundancy, resource pooling, and elasticity are essential features of cloud computing, they are not as directly impacted by API security vulnerabilities as automation is.