Cloud Security Best Practices - Expert

Welcome to the "Cloud Security Best Practices - Expert" quiz!

This quiz is all about the best ways to keep your data safe in the cloud. It's designed for people who already know a lot about cloud security. By taking this quiz, you'll test your knowledge and maybe learn something new about keeping information secure online. Ideal for seasoned professionals looking to validate their expertise.

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Number of Questions: 10

Scoring: 1 point for each correct answer.

To take this quiz, you need to be at the "Expert" level.

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1. Your company has implemented a cloud-based file storage system. You are concerned about data privacy and want to ensure that only authorized users can access sensitive files. Which of the following security measures would be most effective in addressing this concern?
Encrypt data at rest and in transit.
Implement role-based access control (RBAC).
Use a firewall to restrict access to the storage system.
Configure the storage system to require multi-factor authentication for access.
Question 1 of 10

2. You are working on a cloud-based application that handles financial transactions. You are concerned about the potential for SQL injection attacks. Which of the following security measures would be most effective in mitigating this risk?
Use parameterized queries.
Implement input validation.
Use a web application firewall (WAF).
Enable cross-site scripting (XSS) protection.
Question 2 of 10

3. Your company is considering migrating its on-premises data center to the cloud. You are concerned about the security of the cloud environment. Which of the following is a key security best practice to consider before migrating?
Implement a cloud security posture management (CSPM) tool.
Obtain a certification such as ISO 27001.
Use a cloud access security broker (CASB).
Hire a managed security service provider (MSSP).
Question 3 of 10

4. You are configuring a cloud-based infrastructure for a critical application. You want to ensure high availability and fault tolerance. Which of the following architectural patterns would be most appropriate?
Multi-region architecture.
Single-zone architecture.
Active-passive architecture.
Multi-cloud architecture.
Question 4 of 10

5. You are working on a cloud-native application that utilizes serverless functions. You are concerned about the security implications of using these functions. Which of the following is a key security best practice to consider when working with serverless functions?
Limit function permissions.
Use a function firewall.
Encrypt function logs.
Enable function tracing.
Question 5 of 10

6. Your company has implemented a cloud-based identity and access management (IAM) solution. You are concerned about the potential for privilege escalation attacks. Which of the following IAM best practices would be most effective in mitigating this risk?
Implement least privilege access.
Use multi-factor authentication.
Enable role-based access control (RBAC).
Configure password expiration policies.
Question 6 of 10

7. You are conducting a security audit of a cloud-based infrastructure. You discover that the cloud provider has access to the customer's data. Which of the following is a key consideration to address this concern?
Review the cloud provider's privacy policy and terms of service.
Implement encryption at rest and in transit.
Use a third-party cloud security assessment tool.
Obtain a security certification from the cloud provider.
Question 7 of 10

8. Your company is implementing a cloud-based disaster recovery (DR) plan. You are concerned about the potential for data loss during a disaster. Which of the following DR best practices would be most effective in ensuring data integrity?
Use a cloud-based backup and recovery solution.
Implement a replication strategy.
Conduct regular DR testing.
Use a third-party DR service provider.
Question 8 of 10

9. You are working on a cloud-native application that utilizes container orchestration. You are concerned about the security implications of using containers. Which of the following container security best practices would be most effective in mitigating this risk?
Use a container registry with vulnerability scanning.
Implement runtime security monitoring.
Use a container sandbox.
Enable container image signing.
Question 9 of 10

10. Your company is evaluating different cloud security tools. You are interested in a tool that can provide visibility and control over cloud security posture. Which of the following tool types would be most appropriate?
Cloud security posture management (CSPM) tool.
Security information and event management (SIEM) tool.
Vulnerability management tool.
Network security monitoring tool.
Question 10 of 10

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