Select your hosting option.

This question is asking about where and how your application or service is hosted - essentially, where your servers and data physically or virtually reside. In a security assessment like HECVAT (Higher Education Cloud Vendor Assessment Tool), this information is crucial because different hosting models present different security considerations, risks, and compliance requirements. The hosting option directly impacts: 1. Data sovereignty (which country/jurisdiction laws apply to your data) 2. Physical security controls (who has physical access to servers) 3. Shared responsibility models (what security aspects you control vs. what your provider handles) 4. Compliance scope (which regulations apply based on hosting location) 5. Disaster recovery capabilities Your answer to this question will determine which follow-up questions are relevant in the assessment. For example, if you select a public cloud provider, you'll likely need to answer questions about how you secure that environment, while if you select on-premises, you'll need to address physical security controls. When answering, be specific about your hosting model. Common options include: - Public cloud (AWS, Azure, GCP, etc.) - Private cloud (dedicated infrastructure) - Hybrid cloud (combination of public and private) - On-premises (your own data centers) - Colocation (renting space in a third-party data center) - SaaS provider's infrastructure If you use multiple hosting options for different components, select "Other" and provide details on your specific arrangement.