The correct answer is D. Data access policies. Here's why:
* Context of the Question: The organization is deploying applications to the cloud using Platform as a Service (PaaS), which means certain responsibilities are shared between the cloud provider (Google Cloud) and the customer.
* Google Cloud Product Relevance:
* In the shared responsibility model for PaaS, Google Cloud manages the underlying infrastructure, including physical security, network security, and operations. However, the customer organization is still responsible for managing their data, including defining and enforcing data access policies.
* Data access policies involve setting permissions, defining roles, and controlling who can access specific data within the organization, which is a critical component of maintaining data security and privacy.
* Why Not Other Options:
* A. Physical security: This is managed by the cloud provider (Google Cloud) and includes securing data centers and physical hardware.
* B. Network security: While the cloud provider ensures network security within its infrastructure, the customer may have some responsibilities at the application level, but in a PaaS environment, most network security responsibilities are managed by the provider.
* C. Operations: In a PaaS model, many operational aspects such as patch management, updates, and scaling are handled by the cloud provider.
Google Cloud Digital Leader References:
* Refer to Google Cloud Shared Responsibility Model documentation for a deeper understanding of responsibilities between the provider and the customer.