CCSP · Question #105
The Cloud Security Alliance's (CSA's) Cloud Controls Matrix (CCM) addresses all the following security architecture elements except ____________.
The correct answer is D. Business drivers. The Cloud Security Alliance's (CSA) Cloud Controls Matrix (CCM) focuses on security controls and architecture elements across various cloud service models, but it does not directly address business drivers as a security architecture element.
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The Cloud Security Alliance's (CSA's) Cloud Controls Matrix (CCM) addresses all the following security architecture elements except ____________.
Options
- APhysical security
- BIaaS
- CApplication security
- DBusiness drivers
How the community answered
(23 responses)- A4% (1)
- B9% (2)
- D87% (20)
Why each option
The Cloud Security Alliance's (CSA) Cloud Controls Matrix (CCM) focuses on security controls and architecture elements across various cloud service models, but it does not directly address business drivers as a security architecture element.
Physical security is a key domain within the CSA CCM, addressing controls related to the physical protection of data centers and hardware.
IaaS (Infrastructure as a Service) is a cloud service model with specific security considerations, and the CSA CCM provides controls directly applicable to securing IaaS environments.
Application security is a critical area covered by the CSA CCM, with controls related to securing software applications developed for or deployed in the cloud.
The CSA CCM is a comprehensive framework of security controls organized across various domains relevant to cloud computing, covering elements like physical security, IaaS, and application security. However, 'business drivers' are strategic motivations for cloud adoption or security initiatives, not a specific security architecture element directly within the matrix itself.
Concept tested: CSA CCM scope
Source: https://cloudsecurityalliance.org/research/artifacts/cloud-controls-matrix/
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