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CCSP · Question #419

Which type of cloud model typically presents the most challenges to a cloud customer during the "destroy" phase of the cloud data lifecycle?

The correct answer is C. SaaS. The 'destroy' phase of the cloud data lifecycle involves securely and permanently deleting data. In a SaaS model, the customer has the least visibility and control over the underlying infrastructure. Customers typically cannot verify how or when data is actually erased, as the pr

Submitted by lars.no· Apr 18, 2026Cloud Data Security

Question

Which type of cloud model typically presents the most challenges to a cloud customer during the "destroy" phase of the cloud data lifecycle?

Options

  • AIaaS
  • BDaaS
  • CSaaS
  • DPaaS

How the community answered

(22 responses)
  • B
    5% (1)
  • C
    95% (21)

Explanation

The 'destroy' phase of the cloud data lifecycle involves securely and permanently deleting data. In a SaaS model, the customer has the least visibility and control over the underlying infrastructure. Customers typically cannot verify how or when data is actually erased, as the provider manages all storage and deletion processes. The customer must trust the provider's policies with little ability to audit or confirm secure destruction. In IaaS (A), customers control the storage layer and can directly manage deletion. In PaaS (D), there is partial control. DaaS (B) - Desktop as a Service - is not typically associated with this lifecycle challenge at the same level as SaaS.

Topics

#Cloud Service Models#Shared Responsibility#Data Destruction#Data Lifecycle

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