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Which of the following is the GREATEST drawback when using the AICPA/CICA Trust Sen/ices to evaluate a cloud service provider?
Suggested Answer: B
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Sheron
10 months ago
I agree with A, it just doesn't fit the cloud landscape.
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Katheryn
11 months ago
D seems less relevant, SOC reports are just one part of it.
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Mira
11 months ago
C is surprising, I thought confidentiality was a given!
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Krystal
11 months ago
I think B is a bigger issue, too vague for my taste.
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Mitzie
11 months ago
Definitely A, the cloud model is so different!
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Adelle
12 months ago
I vaguely recall that SOC reports are important for evaluating service providers, so option D might be significant, but I’m not completely convinced it’s the greatest drawback.
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Sherrell
12 months ago
I practiced a similar question about confidentiality issues, and I feel like option C might be the greatest drawback since confidentiality is crucial for cloud services.
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Monte
12 months ago
I’m not entirely sure, but I think the lack of specificity in the principles could lead to confusion, which makes option B a possibility too.
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Lourdes
1 year ago
I remember discussing how the AICPA/CICA Trust Services criteria might not align perfectly with cloud models, so option A could be a strong contender.
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Twanna
1 year ago
I've reviewed the Trust Services criteria before, and I believe the incompatibility with the cloud service business model is the biggest challenge. That's the answer I'm leaning towards.
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Vincent
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm not sure about this one. The confidentiality aspect is important, but I'm not convinced that's the greatest drawback. I'll have to think this through carefully.
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Willard
1 year ago
The key here is to identify the biggest drawback of using the Trust Services criteria. I think the lack of specificity in the principles could be a major issue.
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Alaine
1 year ago
This question seems straightforward, but I want to make sure I understand the AICPA/CICA Trust Services criteria before selecting an answer.
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Tony
1 year ago
The inability to issue SOC 2 or SOC 3 reports? That's a dealbreaker! How can we prove to our clients that the cloud service provider is legit without those standard reports? Clearly, this is the biggest drawback.
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Alisha
1 year ago
We might have to look for alternative evaluation methods if we can't get those standard reports.
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Yong
1 year ago
It definitely makes it harder to assure our clients of the cloud service provider's credibility.
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Rozella
1 year ago
We might have to look for alternative evaluation methods if we can't get those standard reports.
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Melvin
1 year ago
It definitely makes it harder to provide assurance to our clients about the cloud service provider's security controls.
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Lasandra
1 year ago
I agree, not being able to issue SOC 2 or SOC 3 reports is a major issue.
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Reita
1 year ago
I agree, not being able to issue SOC 2 or SOC 3 reports is a major issue.
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Laine
1 year ago
Haha, incompatibility with the business model? That's like saying the sky is blue. Of course the AICPA/CICA Trust Services aren't going to be a perfect fit for the cloud - it's a whole new world out there!
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Thurman
1 year ago
Confidentiality is crucial when it comes to cloud services. How can we trust a provider if they don't even have that as a requirement? That's a major oversight in my opinion.
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Francis
1 year ago
Hopefully they will update their criteria to address this important issue.
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Gregoria
1 year ago
Without confidentiality, it's hard to trust that our data will be secure with a cloud service provider.
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Krystal
1 year ago
It's surprising that the AICPA/CICA Trust Services don't include confidentiality in their criteria.
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Benedict
1 year ago
I agree, confidentiality should definitely be a priority for cloud service providers.
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France
2 years ago
But wouldn't the lack of specificity in the principles also be a major drawback? It could lead to confusion and misinterpretation.
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Elise
2 years ago
The lack of specificity in the principles is definitely the biggest drawback. How can we evaluate a cloud service provider without clear and detailed guidelines? This is just a recipe for inconsistency.
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Rolf
1 year ago
User 2: Definitely, it leaves too much room for interpretation.
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Domitila
1 year ago
I guess we'll have to find a different method for evaluating cloud service providers.
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Stephania
1 year ago
User 1: I agree, it's hard to assess without clear guidelines.
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Ashton
1 year ago
True, it's important to have all aspects covered in the evaluation process.
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Loreen
1 year ago
I think the omission of confidentiality in the criteria is a big issue too.
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Wilford
1 year ago
I agree, it's hard to assess a provider without clear guidelines.
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Fidelia
2 years ago
I agree with Rebecka. The AICPA/CICA Trust Services may not fully align with how cloud service providers operate.
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Rebecka
2 years ago
I think the greatest drawback is incompatibility with cloud service business model.