Encrypting the data at rest is a crucial security measure to make the data unusable to unauthorized parties. If the object storage data was accessed by an unauthorized party, having the data encrypted would ensure that the data remains confidential and inaccessible without the proper encryption keys, thus mitigating the impact of the breach.
References: CompTIA Cloud+ resources and data security practices

The most likely reason for setting up a Content Delivery Network (CDN) is to improve site speed, especially for a photography and image-sharing website. CDNs cache content at edge locations closer to end-users, significantly reducing load times for static assets like images and videos. This enhancement in speed can improve user experience and site performance.
References: CompTIA Cloud+ resources and CDN functionality

Refactoring is the process of restructuring existing computer code without changing its external behavior. In cloud computing, it often means modifying the application to better leverage cloud-native features and services. This can address user demand and reduce maintenance costs by making the application more scalable, resilient, and manageable. References: CompTIA Cloud+ Certification Study Guide (Exam CV0-
004) by Scott Wilson and Eric Vanderburg

Implementing group-based access control is the most efficient way to provide access to multiple interns who require the same level of access. This method allows the security team to assign permissions to a group rather than to individual user accounts, thereby reducing the administrative overhead involved in managing access rights for each intern individually. References: CompTIA Cloud+ Certification Study Guide (Exam CV0-004) by Scott Wilson and Eric Vanderburg