Correct Answer: A feature that automatically generates a new key version at a defined frequency (e.g., every 90 days)
Automatic Key Rotation in Cloud KMS automatically updates the active version of a key on a defined schedule (e.g., 90 days), minimizing the blast radius of any potentially compromi...
Correct Answer
A feature that automatically generates a new key version at a defined frequency (e.g., every 90 days)
Why This Answer Is Correct
Automatic Key Rotation in Cloud KMS automatically updates the active version of a key on a defined schedule (e.g., 90 days), minimizing the blast radius of any potentially compromised key.
This question evaluates your knowledge of Cloud Key Management Service — a core concept tested in Associate Cloud Engineer. Understanding Cloud Key Management Service is essential for designing scalable, secure, and cost-effective cloud architectures. Mastery of this topic will help you answer scenario-based questions confidently on exam day.
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