Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP) — Question 434

Cryptographic keys for encrypted data stored in the cloud should be ________________ .

Answer options

• A. Not stored with the cloud provider.
• B. Generated with redundancy
• C. At least 128 bits long
• D. Split into groups

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A because storing cryptographic keys with the cloud provider presents a risk if their security is compromised. Options B, C, and D may describe best practices but do not address the critical issue of key storage location.