Security ArchitectureQuestion 30 of 100
In cloud computing, which concept defines who is responsible for securing which layers of the stack?
a.Elasticity
b.Shared responsibility model
c.Multitenancy
d.Serverless
Explanation
The shared responsibility model divides security duties between the cloud provider and the customer. The provider secures the underlying infrastructure while the customer secures data, identities, and configurations. Misunderstanding the split is a common source of cloud breaches.
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