Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP) — Question 444

Countermeasures for protecting cloud operations against external attackers include all of the following except:

Answer options

• A. Continual monitoring for anomalous activity.
• B. Detailed and extensive background checks.
• C. Regular and detailed configuration/change management activities
• D. Hardened devices and systems, including servers, hosts, hypervisors, and virtual machines.

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer, B, highlights that while background checks are important, they are not a direct countermeasure for protecting cloud operations. In contrast, options A, C, and D are proactive strategies that focus on monitoring, managing changes, and securing systems to defend against external attacks.