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CSA CCSKv5 Exam
Certificate of Cloud Security Knowledge v5 (Page 8 )

Updated On: 9-Feb-2026
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Which practice minimizes human error in long-running cloud workloads’ security management?

  1. Increasing manual security audits frequency
  2. Converting all workloads to ephemeral
  3. Restricting access to workload configurations
  4. Implementing automated security and compliance checks

Answer(s): D

Explanation:

Automating security and compliance checks helps minimize human error in long-running cloud workloads by continuously monitoring for security vulnerabilities, misconfigurations, or compliance issues without relying on manual intervention. This approach ensures consistent, repeatable security processes and can quickly identify and address potential risks, reducing the chances of oversight or mistakes that might occur with manual management.
Manual audits and restrictions can help but do not fully address the continuous nature of cloud workload security, which is why automation is critical for minimizing errors in long-running workloads.



What is a primary benefit of implementing micro-segmentation within a Zero Trust Architecture?

  1. Simplifies network design and maintenance
  2. Enhances security by isolating workloads from each other
  3. Increases the overall performance of network traffic
  4. Reduces the need for encryption across the network

Answer(s): B

Explanation:

The primary benefit of implementing micro-segmentation within a Zero Trust Architecture is that it enhances security by isolating workloads from each other. Micro-segmentation involves dividing the network into smaller, isolated segments, so that even if an attacker gains access to one part of the network, they cannot easily move laterally to other parts. This is crucial in a Zero Trust model, which assumes that threats may exist both inside and outside the network, and security is enforced at a granular level for each workload.
Simplifying network design is not a benefit of micro-segmentation; in fact, it can add complexity due to the increased number of network segments. Increased network performance is not a primary outcome of micro-segmentation, which may introduce overhead. Reducing the need for encryption is incorrect because micro-segmentation doesn't eliminate the need for encryption; it works alongside encryption to provide better security.



What is one of the primary advantages of including Static Application Security Testing (SAST) in Continuous Integration (CI) pipelines?

  1. Identifies code vulnerabilities early in the development
  2. Increases the speed of deployment to production
  3. Improves runtime performance of the application
  4. Enhances the user interface of the application

Answer(s): A

Explanation:

One of the primary advantages of including Static Application Security Testing (SAST) in Continuous Integration (CI) pipelines is that it allows developers to identify code vulnerabilities early in the development process. By scanning the source code for potential security issues as it is being written and integrated into the pipeline, SAST helps to catch vulnerabilities before they make it to later stages of development or production, improving overall security and reducing the cost and effort of fixing issues later.
While SAST does not directly impact the speed of deployment, runtime performance, or user interface, its early identification of security flaws contributes to better code quality and a more secure application.



What is a key component of governance in the context of cybersecurity?

  1. Defining roles and responsibilities
  2. Standardizing technical specifications for security control
  3. Defining tools and technologies
  4. Enforcement of the Penetration Testing procedure

Answer(s): A

Explanation:

A key component of governance in cybersecurity is defining roles and responsibilities. Governance ensures that the right people within an organization are assigned specific duties related to security and that they are held accountable for those responsibilities. This helps establish clear lines of authority and accountability, ensuring that everyone knows what they are responsible for in terms of security practices, policies, and procedures.
While standardizing technical specifications, defining tools and technologies, and enforcing penetration testing are important elements of a cybersecurity strategy, defining roles and responsibilities is essential for overall governance to ensure that security practices are consistently followed.



Which aspect of a Cloud Service Provider's (CSPs) infrastructure security involves protecting the interfaces used to manage configurations and resources?

  1. Management plane
  2. Virtualization layers
  3. Physical components
  4. PaaS/SaaS services

Answer(s): A

Explanation:

The management plane refers to the interfaces used to manage configurations and resources in a cloud environment. It is responsible for handling administrative tasks, such as provisioning, configuration management, and monitoring of resources. Protecting the management plane is crucial because it is where sensitive configurations and access control policies are set, which can potentially be exploited if not properly secured.
Securing the management plane involves ensuring that only authorized users and systems can make changes to the cloud infrastructure and resources, protecting these interfaces from unauthorized access or malicious activity.






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