From a security perspective, what component of a cloud computing infrastructure represents the biggest concern?
From a security perspective, what component of a cloud computing infrastructure represents the biggest concern?
The management plane represents the biggest security concern in a cloud computing infrastructure. This plane has administrative access to multiple host systems and hypervisors, and a compromise here can lead to a compromise of the entire environment. While hypervisors and encryption are crucial, they are specific components managed under the management plane, which has broader implications if breached.
Question says "cloud computing infrastructure " I would think it is either Hypervisor (multi tenancy, data bleed, VM escape) or the Encryption. storing keys etc Management plane is more of a concern from insider threat perspective, can be easily secured using MFA and location/IP based controls to prevent external threats.
This is the major internal threat at side of the cloud provider, but impacting all cloud customers.
it's a pretty big threat to a single CSC too. If someone pops your management plane you're toast.
B. Management plane
Management plane is usually accessed from a jump box/bastion. Encryption requires usually a few components, making it susceptible to greater threats.
I answered B as well, but Hypervisor & Encryption could definitely be answers too ... Lame question.
B. Management plane
A. Hypervisor
The management plane is the central control point for orchestrating and administering the entire cloud environment. If it’s compromised, an attacker gains full administrative access to resources and services, making it a prime target from a security perspective. While components like the hypervisor are critical too, cloud providers often invest heavily in their hardening, whereas vulnerabilities in the management plane can have broader and more devastating consequences.