SC-900 Describe security, compliance concepts

A cloud administrator needs to describe defense in depth.

Multiple choice — select one answer

Answer choices

  1. a. Layered controls across identity, network, data
  2. b. Always authenticate and authorize
  3. c. Hope (not recommended for production workloads)
  4. d. Grant minimum permissions required

Architectural breakdown & explanation

Layers reduce single points of failure.

Correct answer(s): a. Layered controls across identity, network, data

Exam domain: Describe security, compliance concepts (25% weight on the official guide).

Official documentation & study links

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