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CCSP · Question #374
What is the biggest concern with hosting a key management system outside of the cloud environment?
The correct answer is C. Availability. When a key management system is outside of the cloud environment hosting the application, availability is a primary concern because any access issues with the encryption keys will render the entire application unusable.
Submitted by eva_at· Apr 18, 2026Cloud Concepts, Architecture and Design
Question
What is the biggest concern with hosting a key management system outside of the cloud environment?
Options
- AConfidentiality
- BPortability
- CAvailability
- DIntegrity
How the community answered
(23 responses)- A13% (3)
- B4% (1)
- C78% (18)
- D4% (1)
Explanation
When a key management system is outside of the cloud environment hosting the application, availability is a primary concern because any access issues with the encryption keys will render the entire application unusable.
Topics
#Key Management System (KMS)#Hybrid Cloud#Availability#Architectural Risks
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