Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP) — Question 428

In the cloud motif, the data owner is usually:

Answer options

• A. The cloud provider
• B. In another jurisdiction
• C. The cloud customer
• D. The cloud access security broker

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is C, as the cloud customer is the entity that owns the data stored in the cloud. The cloud provider (A) offers the infrastructure, but does not own the data. Being in another jurisdiction (B) refers to legal considerations, while a cloud access security broker (D) acts as an intermediary but does not own the data.