Certified Cloud Security Professional – CCSP – Question469

In addition to whatever audit results the provider shares with the customer, what other mechanism does the customer have to ensure trust in the provider’s performance and duties?

A.
HIPAA
B. The contract
C. Statutes
D. Security control matrix

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

Explanation: The contract between the provider and customer enhances the customer’s trust by holding the provider financially liable for negligence or inadequate service (although the customer remains legally liable for all inadvertent disclosures). Statutes, however, largely leave customers liable. The security control matrix is a tool for ensuring compliance with regulations. HIPAA is a statute.