Question 24
UnclassifiedWhen an organization is moving to the cloud, responsibilities are shared based upon the cloud service provider's model and accountability is:
Correct answer: D
Explanation
In a shared responsibility model, the cloud provider and customer divide duties, but accountability does not disappear. The organization remains "maintained" as accountable for its own data, access, and configuration, even when the provider manages the underlying infrastructure.
Why each option is right or wrong
A. transferred.
B. avoided.
C. shared.
D. maintained.
Under the shared responsibility model, the provider assumes responsibility for the cloud infrastructure, but the customer still retains accountability for its own data, identities, configurations, and access controls. This is not a transfer of accountability; it is a division of operational duties, so the organization’s accountability is maintained even when services are outsourced to the cloud.