Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP) — Question 380

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

Answer options

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

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A, Automation, because insecure APIs can lead to unauthorized access and automation processes being compromised. While resource pooling, elasticity, and redundancy are important aspects of cloud computing, they are less directly impacted by API security issues compared to automation, which relies heavily on secure API interactions.