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What are customers responsible for when evaluating security in a software as a service (SaaS) cloud services model?
Suggested Answer: D
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30 comments · newest first
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Janet
11 months ago
Operating systems? I thought that was the provider's job!
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Rueben
11 months ago
Network controls are also on us, right?
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Domonique
11 months ago
Wait, are we really responsible for all that?
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Tijuana
12 months ago
Totally agree, that's super important!
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Antonio
12 months ago
Customers need to manage accounts and identities.
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Gearldine
1 year ago
I definitely think accounts and identities are a big responsibility for customers, especially in terms of access management.
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Olen
1 year ago
I feel like applications might be part of what customers evaluate, but I can't quite remember if it's the most critical area.
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Destiny
1 year ago
I think we practiced a question similar to this, and I recall that customers are responsible for certain aspects of security, like network controls.
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Jutta
1 year ago
I remember discussing how customers need to manage their accounts and identities in a SaaS model, but I'm not entirely sure if that's the main focus.
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Buddy
1 year ago
I've got a strategy for this - I'll start by eliminating the options I know are incorrect, then focus on the remaining choices to determine the best answer.
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Annamae
1 year ago
I'm not totally confident on this one. I'll need to review my notes to make sure I understand the differences between the various cloud service models.
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Herman
1 year ago
Okay, I remember learning about this in class. I believe the key is understanding the shared responsibility model between the cloud provider and the customer.
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Daren
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm a little unsure about the specifics of the SaaS cloud services model. Let me think this through carefully.
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Yolando
1 year ago
This seems like a straightforward question about cloud security responsibilities. I think I've got a good handle on this topic, so I'll give it a shot.
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Vicky
1 year ago
I think I've got a good handle on this. The key is to identify the different network layers and consider how any operations at those layers could impact live services.
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Essie
1 year ago
Option C sounds tempting because it promises quick service delivery, but I'm worried it might create interoperability issues in the long run.
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Mabel
1 year ago
Packet filtering firewall is the way to go here. It's the device specifically designed to control access to the network and protect against unauthorized access.
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Christa
1 year ago
Composition settings, for sure. That's the main tool we use in this software to combine and blend different visual elements. I feel confident about this one.
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Gabriele
1 year ago
Let me see... Objectivity, Professional Competence and Due Care, and Integrity - those sound like the key principles, but I want to double-check the CIMA Ethical Code to make sure I'm not missing anything.
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Dorothy
1 year ago
Okay, let's think this through. The key requirements are redundant WAN links, ability to easily increase link speed, and limited budget. I'll need to weigh the tradeoffs between the options.
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Margarett
3 years ago
Hmm, good point. Wouldn't be much of a 'service' if the customers had to worry about the underlying OS and network, am I right? *chuckles* Anyway, I think D makes the most sense here. Gotta keep those user accounts locked down, you know?
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Loren
3 years ago
Yeah, I agree. The operating system and network are probably on the provider side. So it's gotta be either A or D. I'm leaning towards D since user identity and access management is a huge part of cloud security that customers have to manage.
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Kanisha
3 years ago
Okay, let's break this down. In a SaaS model, the provider usually handles the infrastructure and platform, so I'm guessing the customers are mainly responsible for the application layer and user access. That would rule out B and C, right?
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Kenia
3 years ago
Absolutely, customers need to be diligent in evaluating and maintaining security in the cloud.
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Inocencia
3 years ago
I agree. It's crucial for customers to understand their responsibilities in a SaaS cloud services model.
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Sabra
3 years ago
Definitely, it's important for customers to ensure the security of their information in the cloud.
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Desiree
3 years ago
That makes sense. Customers should focus on securing their own data and credentials.
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Annalee
3 years ago
So, the correct answer would be option A) applications and option D) accounts and identities.
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Kristine
3 years ago
Correct, customers are responsible for managing applications and user access in a SaaS model.
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Jeniffer
3 years ago
I'm not too sure about this one. The way it's phrased, it seems like we're supposed to focus on what customers are responsible for, not the whole security picture. Hmm, let me think this through...