CompTIA Cloud Essentials+ (CLO-002)Management and Technical OperationsMedium
A financial services company is evaluating cloud providers for a new application that will process sensitive customer transactions. Due to regulatory compliance requirements (e.g., GDPR, PCI DSS), they must maintain strict control over data residency and encryption keys, and ensure that their data never leaves a specific geographical region. Which cloud deployment model would give them the MOST control over these aspects?
- ACommunity Cloud
- BHybrid Cloud
- CPublic Cloud
- DPrivate Cloud
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Correct answer: D. Private Cloud
A private cloud offers the highest level of control over data residency, security, and infrastructure, as the entire cloud environment is dedicated to a single organization, allowing them to dictate physical location and key management practices.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Community cloud is shared among specific organizations, offering less exclusive control than a private cloud.
- B. Hybrid cloud involves public cloud components, which could compromise strict data residency requirements.
- C. Public cloud offers less control over physical data location and shared infrastructure might not meet strict compliance.
Private Cloud
A cloud computing environment dedicated exclusively to a single organization, providing maximum control and customization.
- Owned and operated by or for a single organization.
- Offers highest control over security, compliance, and data residency.
- Can be on-premises or hosted by a third party.
Memory trick: Private is yours alone, Public is for everyone.