What are the NIST defined essential characteristics of cloud computing?
What are the NIST defined essential characteristics of cloud computing?
The NIST defines the essential characteristics of cloud computing as broad network access, rapid elasticity, measured service, on-demand self-service, and resource pooling. These characteristics ensure that cloud computing services are flexible, scalable, measurable, and accessible over the network while providing the capability for users to provision services as needed.
D. Broad network access, rapid elasticity, measured service, on-demand self-service, and resource pooling Option D includes all five of these essential characteristics as defined by NIST.
Cloud Security Alliance Guide, page 10.