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Which of the following entities is responsible for cloud security?
Suggested Answer: D
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In the context of cloud security, the responsibility is shared between the cloud provider and the cloud consumer. This is known as the shared responsibility model. The cloud provider is responsible for securing the infrastructure that runs all of the services offered in the cloud. On the other hand, the cloud consumer is responsible for managing the security of their data, applications, and operating systems that they run on the cloud infrastructure. The specific responsibilities can vary depending on the service model being used (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS), but the underlying principle is that both parties have a role to play in ensuring the security of cloud services.
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Blondell
1 month ago
I feel A is crucial, but consumers must also act.
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Felix
2 months ago
Definitely D. It's a partnership for security.
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Cherilyn
2 months ago
A is important, but without the consumer's role, it’s incomplete.
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Katy
2 months ago
D makes sense. Consumers need to secure their data too.
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Leontine
2 months ago
I agree, but I lean towards A) Cloud provider. They have the infrastructure.
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Jess
2 months ago
I think it's D) Both cloud consumer and provider. They share the responsibility.
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Macy
2 months ago
Agreed, it's a shared responsibility model!
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Felicitas
3 months ago
Not sure about that, sounds too simple.
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Billy
3 months ago
Wait, isn't the broker also responsible?
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Elinore
3 months ago
I think it's both the consumer and provider.
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Shonda
3 months ago
Definitely the cloud provider!
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Tresa
3 months ago
I believe the answer is D) Both cloud consumer and provider, but I need to double-check that. It seems like a common theme in our studies.
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Malcom
3 months ago
I’m a bit confused about the cloud broker's role in this. Do they have any security responsibilities, or is it just between the provider and consumer?
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Lezlie
4 months ago
I remember a practice question that mentioned shared responsibility models. I feel like both the provider and consumer have roles in security.
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Eloisa
4 months ago
I think the cloud provider is mainly responsible for security, but I'm not entirely sure if the consumer has some responsibilities too.