It is imperative to ensure that internet-facing applications are protected from DDoS attacks, data theft,...

The feature of Cloud Internet Services (CIS) being discussed isSecurity.

CIS Security Features: IBM Cloud Internet Services provides robust security measures to protect internet-facing applications from a variety of attacks, including Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS), data theft, and bot attacks. These services are crucial for securing applications and data in the cloud.

Protection Mechanisms: CIS integrates multiple layers of security features, such as Web Application Firewall (WAF), DDoS protection, and threat intelligence, which work together to secure applications from cyber threats.

References from IBM Cloud Professional Architect Materials:

The IBM Cloud Internet Services documentation highlights the focus on security to protect applications from DDoS attacks, data breaches, and other threats.

Other options are incorrect:

B. Performancerelates to speed and efficiency, not protection.

C. Reliabilitydeals with system uptime and consistency.

D. Scalabilityis about handling increased load, not security.

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