Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP) — Question 390

Being in a cloud environment, cloud customers lose a lot of insight and knowledge as to how their data is stored and their systems are deployed.
Which concept from the ISO/IEC cloud standards relates to the necessity of the cloud provider to inform the cloud customer on these issues?

Answer options

• A. Disclosure
• B. Transparency
• C. Openness
• D. Documentation

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is B. Transparency emphasizes the need for cloud providers to clearly convey information about data storage and system deployment to customers. Options A, C, and D, while related to information sharing, do not specifically capture the essence of providing clear insight and understanding as effectively as Transparency does.