Oracle Cloud Infrastructure 2023 Architect Associate — Question 27

In which TWO ways does Cloud Guard help improve the overall security posture for your tenancy? (Choose two.)

Answer options

• A. Allows you to centrally manage encryption keys.
• B. Monitors unauthorized or suspicious user activity.
• C. Helps detect misconfigured resources, such as publicly accessible Object Storage buckets, instances, and restricted ports on security lists.
• D. Prevents you from creating misconfigurations on your resources in Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI).
• E. Masks sensitive data and monitors security controls on your Oracle databases.

Correct answer: B, C

Explanation

Option B is correct as Cloud Guard actively monitors user activity to detect any unauthorized or suspicious actions, enhancing security. Option C is also correct because it identifies misconfigured resources, which can pose security risks. The other options do not directly relate to the specific functionalities offered by Cloud Guard in improving the security posture.