Exam CCAK topic 1 question 227 discussion

D. Access restriction Access restriction is the most appropriate control for mitigating risks associated with management planes in cloud environments. Management planes are critical components that allow administrators to manage and configure cloud services, and they typically have the capability to access and control the entire cloud environment. Therefore, implementing strict access controls is essential to ensure that only authorized personnel can access these planes, thereby reducing the risk of unauthorized access and potential security breaches. While regular audits (A), increased monitoring (B), and change management (C) are important practices for overall security and governance, access restriction directly addresses the risk by limiting who can interact with the management planes, thereby preventing unauthorized activities. Restricting access based on roles, implementing multi-factor authentication, and ensuring principle of least privilege are effective strategies for securing management planes.