Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP) — Question 405

Which of the following areas of responsibility always falls completely under the purview of the cloud provider, regardless of which cloud service category is used?

Answer options

• A. Infrastructure
• B. Data
• C. Physical
• D. Governance

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is C, Physical, because the cloud provider is solely responsible for the physical infrastructure, including the data centers and hardware. Options A (Infrastructure), B (Data), and D (Governance) can involve shared responsibilities between the provider and the customer, depending on the service model (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS).