Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP) — Question 475

Which of the following is the dominant driver behind the regulations to which a system or application must adhere?

Answer options

• A. Data source
• B. Locality
• C. Contract
• D. SLA

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is B, Locality, because regulations often depend on the geographical location where the data is processed or stored, impacting compliance requirements. The other options, while relevant in certain contexts, do not primarily dictate regulatory adherence like locality does.