CompTIA Cloud Essentials+ (CLO-002)Cloud ConceptsHard
A financial institution is implementing a new cloud application that processes highly sensitive customer data. Due to strict regulatory compliance, the institution must ensure that the data processing environment is completely isolated from other cloud customers and that they have exclusive access to the physical hardware. Which cloud deployment model would fulfill these stringent requirements?
- APrivate Cloud (on-premises)
- BPublic Cloud
- CHybrid Cloud
- DPrivate Cloud (hosted)
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: A. Private Cloud (on-premises)
An on-premises private cloud offers the highest level of isolation and control, as the infrastructure is physically located within the organization's own data center and managed by them. This ensures exclusive access to physical hardware and complete isolation, meeting strict regulatory compliance for highly sensitive data.
Why the other options are wrong
- B. Public cloud involves shared infrastructure and does not provide exclusive access to physical hardware or complete isolation from other customers.
- C. Hybrid cloud combines public and private elements, meaning some data or processing might occur in a less controlled environment, not meeting the stringent isolation requirements.
- D. A hosted private cloud provides dedicated infrastructure but the physical hardware is still managed by a third party, which might not meet the 'exclusive access to physical hardware' interpretation or regulatory requirements.
On-premises Private Cloud
A private cloud deployment where the entire cloud infrastructure, including physical hardware, is owned, operated, and managed by the organization within its own data center.
- Maximum control and security.
- Exclusive access to physical hardware.
- Highest capital expenditure and operational burden for the organization.
Memory trick: ON-PREM HOSTED PRIVATE.