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In the Data Security module of cloud security platforms like Prisma Cloud, the types of bucket exposures typically include Public (option A), Private (option B), and Conditional (option E). Public buckets are accessible by anyone on the internet, posing a significant data leakage risk. Private buckets are restricted to authorized users only, offering a higher level of security. Conditional exposure involves buckets that may be accessible under certain conditions or to specific users, requiring careful configuration and policy enforcement to prevent unauthorized access. International (option C) and Differential (option D) do not represent standard types of bucket exposures in cloud security contexts.

Prisma Cloud supports configuring Single Sign-On (SSO) with Identity Providers (IdPs) to streamline user authentication processes. However, for all the cloud accounts monitored by Prisma Cloud, only one IdP provider can be enabled at any given time. This limitation ensures a unified authentication mechanism across the platform, reducing complexity and potential security risks associated with managing multiple IdP configurations.

When creating a Config policy in Prisma Cloud and incorporating a JSON query, the correct place to add this query is under the "Build Your Rule (Build tab)" (Option E). This section allows users to define the criteria and conditions for the policy, including specifying JSON or RQL (Resource Query Language) queries that articulate the policy's logic. The "Details" (Option A) tab is typically used for general information about the policy, such as its name and description. The "Compliance Standards" (Option B) tab is for associating the policy with specific compliance frameworks. The "Remediation" (Option C) tab provides guidance on how to remediate any issues detected by the policy. The "Build Your Rule (Run tab)" (Option D) is not a standard option in Prisma Cloud policy configuration.

VM image scanning is a critical component of cloud security, allowing organizations to identify vulnerabilities within virtual machine images before deployment. The three major public cloud providers supported for VM image scanning are Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Amazon Web Services (AWS), and Microsoft Azure. These platforms offer extensive infrastructure services and are commonly used in various industries, making them primary targets for VM image scanning integration.

GCP, AWS, and Azure each provide capabilities to store, manage, and deploy VM images through their respective services such as Google Compute Engine, AWS EC2, and Azure Virtual Machines. By integrating VM image scanning with these services, organizations can ensure that their VM images are free from known vulnerabilities and comply with security best practices before being deployed in the cloud environment.

This approach to VM image scanning is consistent with Prisma Cloud's comprehensive security strategy, which emphasizes the importance of securing cloud workloads across the entire development lifecycle. By supporting VM image scanning across GCP, AWS, and Azure, Prisma Cloud enables organizations to maintain a consistent security posture across multiple cloud environments, mitigating the risk of deploying vulnerable or misconfigured VM images that could lead to security breaches.

References:

• Documentation from GCP, AWS, and Azure on VM management and security best practices provide foundational knowledge for understanding how VM image scanning integrates with each cloud provider's infrastructure services.
• Prisma Cloud's documentation and best practices guides offer insights into how VM image scanning is implemented within its security platform to protect cloud workloads across GCP, AWS, and Azure.