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Cloud Security Data Protection

Description: This quiz is designed to assess your understanding of Cloud Security Data Protection. It covers various aspects of data protection in the cloud, including data encryption, access control, and compliance.
Number of Questions: 15
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Which of the following is NOT a common type of data encryption used in cloud security?

  1. Symmetric Encryption

  2. Asymmetric Encryption

  3. Hashing

  4. Polyalphabetic Encryption


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Polyalphabetic Encryption is not a common type of data encryption used in cloud security. Symmetric Encryption, Asymmetric Encryption, and Hashing are more commonly used.

What is the primary purpose of access control in cloud security?

  1. To prevent unauthorized access to data

  2. To ensure data integrity

  3. To protect data from malicious attacks

  4. To improve data performance


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The primary purpose of access control in cloud security is to prevent unauthorized access to data.

Which of the following is NOT a common access control model used in cloud security?

  1. Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)

  2. Attribute-Based Access Control (ABAC)

  3. Discretionary Access Control (DAC)

  4. Mandatory Access Control (MAC)


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Discretionary Access Control (DAC) is not a common access control model used in cloud security. Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Attribute-Based Access Control (ABAC), and Mandatory Access Control (MAC) are more commonly used.

What is the primary purpose of compliance in cloud security?

  1. To ensure that cloud services meet regulatory requirements

  2. To protect data from unauthorized access

  3. To improve data performance

  4. To prevent malicious attacks


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The primary purpose of compliance in cloud security is to ensure that cloud services meet regulatory requirements.

Which of the following is NOT a common compliance standard for cloud security?

  1. ISO 27001

  2. SOC 2

  3. PCI DSS

  4. HIPAA


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

HIPAA is not a common compliance standard for cloud security. ISO 27001, SOC 2, and PCI DSS are more commonly used.

What is the primary purpose of data loss prevention (DLP) in cloud security?

  1. To prevent data leakage

  2. To protect data from unauthorized access

  3. To improve data performance

  4. To prevent malicious attacks


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The primary purpose of data loss prevention (DLP) in cloud security is to prevent data leakage.

Which of the following is NOT a common DLP technique used in cloud security?

  1. Data Masking

  2. Data Encryption

  3. Data Tokenization

  4. Data Watermarking


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Data Watermarking is not a common DLP technique used in cloud security. Data Masking, Data Encryption, and Data Tokenization are more commonly used.

What is the primary purpose of cloud security posture management (CSPM) in cloud security?

  1. To monitor and assess cloud security posture

  2. To protect data from unauthorized access

  3. To improve data performance

  4. To prevent malicious attacks


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The primary purpose of cloud security posture management (CSPM) in cloud security is to monitor and assess cloud security posture.

Which of the following is NOT a common CSPM tool used in cloud security?

  1. CloudGuard

  2. Palo Alto Networks Prisma Cloud

  3. McAfee MVISION Cloud

  4. Splunk Cloud


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Splunk Cloud is not a common CSPM tool used in cloud security. CloudGuard, Palo Alto Networks Prisma Cloud, and McAfee MVISION Cloud are more commonly used.

What is the primary purpose of cloud workload protection platform (CWPP) in cloud security?

  1. To protect cloud workloads from threats

  2. To protect data from unauthorized access

  3. To improve data performance

  4. To prevent malicious attacks


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The primary purpose of cloud workload protection platform (CWPP) in cloud security is to protect cloud workloads from threats.

Which of the following is NOT a common CWPP tool used in cloud security?

  1. Google Cloud Workload Identity

  2. Amazon Web Services (AWS) Security Hub

  3. Microsoft Azure Sentinel

  4. CrowdStrike Falcon Cloud Workload Protection


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Amazon Web Services (AWS) Security Hub is not a common CWPP tool used in cloud security. Google Cloud Workload Identity, Microsoft Azure Sentinel, and CrowdStrike Falcon Cloud Workload Protection are more commonly used.

What is the primary purpose of cloud access security broker (CASB) in cloud security?

  1. To control access to cloud services

  2. To protect data from unauthorized access

  3. To improve data performance

  4. To prevent malicious attacks


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The primary purpose of cloud access security broker (CASB) in cloud security is to control access to cloud services.

Which of the following is NOT a common CASB tool used in cloud security?

  1. Zscaler Cloud Security

  2. Symantec Web Gateway

  3. Proofpoint Cloud App Security

  4. McAfee MVISION Cloud


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Symantec Web Gateway is not a common CASB tool used in cloud security. Zscaler Cloud Security, Proofpoint Cloud App Security, and McAfee MVISION Cloud are more commonly used.

What is the primary purpose of cloud security information and event management (SIEM) in cloud security?

  1. To collect and analyze security logs

  2. To protect data from unauthorized access

  3. To improve data performance

  4. To prevent malicious attacks


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The primary purpose of cloud security information and event management (SIEM) in cloud security is to collect and analyze security logs.

Which of the following is NOT a common SIEM tool used in cloud security?

  1. Splunk Cloud

  2. LogRhythm Cloud

  3. IBM QRadar Cloud Edition

  4. SolarWinds Security Event Manager (SEM)


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

SolarWinds Security Event Manager (SEM) is not a common SIEM tool used in cloud security. Splunk Cloud, LogRhythm Cloud, and IBM QRadar Cloud Edition are more commonly used.

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