Which of the following is a common threat to cloud computing environments?

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• AAPI vulnerabilities
• BIncreased network bandwidth
• CInsecure interfaces and APIs
• DAutomated scaling

• A
  6% (1)
• C
  88% (15)
• D
  6% (1)

Explanation

Insecure interfaces and APIs (C) represent one of the most widely recognized cloud security threats, consistently cited by organizations like OWASP and CSA (Cloud Security Alliance). Cloud services are almost entirely accessed through APIs, so weaknesses in authentication, input validation, or access control in those interfaces expose entire environments to attackers.

Why the distractors are wrong:

• A (API vulnerabilities) is partially related but too narrow and vague - it describes a subset of C rather than the broader, formally named threat category used in cloud security frameworks.
• B (Increased network bandwidth) is actually a benefit of cloud infrastructure, not a threat.
• D (Automated scaling) is another cloud feature (elasticity), not a security concern.

Memory tip: Think of the phrase "cloud = APIs" - nearly every cloud interaction goes through an interface or API. If those are insecure, the whole cloud is exposed. The CSA's "Top Threats to Cloud Computing" list has named this threat by almost this exact phrase for years, so it reads like a definition you can memorize verbatim.

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