Which of the following procedures would most likely require formal authorization from the CSP before execution inside the cloud environment?

The correct answer is D. Penetration testing. Penetration testing involves simulating attacks on a cloud environment to identify security vulnerabilities. Due to the potential impact on the cloud infrastructure and other tenants, it typically requires formal authorization from the Cloud Service Provider (CSP) before…

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AData sanitization
BVulnerability scanning
CApplication scanning
DPenetration testing

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Penetration testing involves simulating attacks on a cloud environment to identify security vulnerabilities. Due to the potential impact on the cloud infrastructure and other tenants, it typically requires formal authorization from the Cloud Service Provider (CSP) before execution. The CSP needs to ensure that the testing does not disrupt services, compromise security, or violate terms of service agreements.

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