QuestionQ59

Introduction to Cloud SOC

Daniel Clark, a cybersecurity specialist in the Cloud SOC for a government agency, is responsible for securing access to cloud applications while preserving compliance with regulatory frameworks. His team requires a security solution that can enforce access policies to prevent unauthorized access to cloud-based applications, monitor and limit data sharing across SaaS, PaaS, and IaaS environments, ensure compliance with government data-security and privacy regulations, and apply security controls that prevent sensitive-data exposure in the cloud.

To meet these objectives, the team has implemented a security technology that governs control of cloud resources, applies security policies, and protects sensitive data stored in the cloud. Which Cloud SOC technology is Daniel’s team using?

  • A Cloud Security Posture Management
  • B Cloud-native anomaly detection
  • C Cloud Workload Protection Platform
  • D Cloud Access Security Broker
Explanation

A Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB) provides a policy-enforcement layer between users and cloud services. It can control access, monitor cloud application activity and data sharing, apply data-loss-prevention controls for sensitive information, and support compliance requirements across cloud services.

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