Correct Answer: External Key Manager (EKM) via Cloud KMS
External Key Manager (EKM) allows Cloud KMS to use keys stored on an external, on-premises HSM providers, giving the customer full control over key lifecycle outside of GCP....
Correct Answer
External Key Manager (EKM) via Cloud KMS
Why This Answer Is Correct
External Key Manager (EKM) allows Cloud KMS to use keys stored on an external, on-premises HSM providers, giving the customer full control over key lifecycle outside of GCP.
This question evaluates your knowledge of Cloud Key Management Service — a core concept tested in Professional Cloud Architect. 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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