An engineer migrates a web server to the cloud in a platform as a service model. Which security measure must be implemented next to protect the resources?

The correct answer is A. Perform IPS scanning. In a Platform as a Service (PaaS) model, the cloud provider manages the underlying infrastructure and operating system, including physical security and OS patching. The customer's responsibility lies in securing the application and data layers. Since the application is exposed…

Submitted by takeshi77· Mar 30, 2026Cloud Security

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APerform IPS scanning.
BImplement a proxy server.
CPerform operating system patching.
DAdd physical security control.

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A
79% (27)
B
6% (2)
C
12% (4)
D
3% (1)

Explanation

In a Platform as a Service (PaaS) model, the cloud provider manages the underlying infrastructure and operating system, including physical security and OS patching. The customer's responsibility lies in securing the application and data layers. Since the application is exposed on the web, Intrusion Prevention System (IPS) scanning helps detect and block malicious traffic and exploits targeting application vulnerabilities. This is a crucial security measure in the shared responsibility model for PaaS environments.

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#PaaS security#IPS#Web application security#Cloud security controls

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