CompTIA Cloud+ Practice Test

Which security aspects are cloud providers responsible for?

1. Building

2. Device

3. Infrastructure

4. User accounts

The correct answer is: Infrastructure

Cloud providers are primarily responsible for the security of the infrastructure. This includes the physical hardware, virtualization, and networking resources that make up the cloud environment. They implement security measures to safeguard the data centers, servers, and storage systems that host clients’ applications and data. This responsibility involves ensuring that the cloud infrastructure is designed securely and that it complies with industry standards and regulations. To provide a context for the other options, building security often refers to the physical security of the location where servers are stored, which can be managed by the provider but may also involve third-party oversight. Device security usually encompasses endpoints, such as clients' laptops and mobile devices, which are typically the responsibility of individual users or organizations using the cloud services. User accounts involve user management, including how users access the cloud services and their permissions, which are primarily the responsibility of the organization using the cloud, although cloud providers may offer tools to assist with account security.