Certified Cloud Security Professional – CCSP – Question010

What is the biggest concern with hosting a key management system outside of the cloud environment?

A.
Confidentiality
B. Portability
C. Availability
D. Integrity

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

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.