Cloud Security Threats and Mitigation Strategies Online Test

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Cloud Security Threats and Mitigation Strategies

Description: This quiz aims to assess your understanding of cloud security threats and the strategies employed to mitigate them. By answering these questions, you will gain insights into the common vulnerabilities, attack vectors, and best practices for securing cloud environments.
Number of Questions: 15
Created by: Aliensbrain Bot
Tags: cloud security threats mitigation strategies vulnerabilities best practices

Which of the following is NOT a common cloud security threat?

DDoS attacks
Malware infections
Phishing scams
Data breaches

What is the primary objective of a DDoS attack?

To steal sensitive data
To disrupt the availability of a service
To gain unauthorized access to a system
To modify data without authorization

Which cloud security service is designed to protect against unauthorized access to cloud resources?

Identity and Access Management (IAM)
Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) Protection
Web Application Firewall (WAF)

What is the purpose of a Web Application Firewall (WAF)?

To prevent unauthorized access to cloud resources
To protect against DDoS attacks
To detect and block malicious traffic targeting web applications
To encrypt data in transit

Which of the following is a best practice for securing cloud storage?

Encrypt data at rest and in transit
Implement role-based access control (RBAC)
Regularly monitor and audit cloud storage activity
All of the above

What is the primary goal of a cloud security audit?

To identify vulnerabilities and compliance gaps
To improve the performance of cloud applications
To optimize cloud resource utilization
To troubleshoot cloud-related issues

Which of the following is a common misconfiguration that can lead to cloud security breaches?

Leaving default passwords unchanged
Granting excessive permissions to users
Failing to enable multi-factor authentication (MFA)
All of the above

What is the purpose of a cloud security incident response plan?

To define roles and responsibilities in case of a security incident
To provide guidance on how to respond to and recover from security incidents
To identify potential security threats and vulnerabilities
To monitor cloud environments for suspicious activity

Which of the following is a best practice for securing cloud-based applications?

Implement input validation and sanitization
Use secure coding practices
Regularly update software and dependencies
All of the above

What is the primary objective of a cloud security risk assessment?

To identify potential security threats and vulnerabilities
To evaluate the effectiveness of existing security controls
To develop a cloud security incident response plan
To monitor cloud environments for suspicious activity

Which cloud security service is designed to protect against data breaches?

Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
Identity and Access Management (IAM)
Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) Protection
Web Application Firewall (WAF)

What is the importance of regular security patching in cloud environments?

To fix vulnerabilities and prevent exploitation
To improve the performance of cloud applications
To optimize cloud resource utilization
To troubleshoot cloud-related issues

Which of the following is a common attack vector for cloud environments?

Phishing attacks
SQL injection attacks
Cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks
All of the above

What is the primary goal of cloud security compliance?

To ensure that cloud environments meet regulatory requirements
To improve the performance of cloud applications
To optimize cloud resource utilization
To troubleshoot cloud-related issues

Which of the following is a best practice for securing cloud-based infrastructure?

Implement network segmentation
Use strong encryption algorithms
Regularly monitor and audit infrastructure activity
All of the above

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