Cloud Computing Security

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What type of attacks target vulnerabilities in the legal, regulatory, and security standards applied to data stored and processed in the cloud?

API Attacks

Compliance weakness attacks (correct)

Dark side activities

Insider threats

What key consideration should be made when selecting a cloud deployment and service model?

Monitoring resource utilization

Planning for disaster recovery

Prioritizing security measures

Understanding specific needs and requirements (correct)

What kind of attack occurs when an attacker intercepts communication between two parties without their knowledge?

Phishing Attacks

Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS) Attacks

Unauthorized Access

Man-in-the-Middle (MitM) Attacks (correct)

Which of the following is NOT considered a cloud security risk?

Physical theft Signup and view all the answers

What factor makes it difficult to gain oversight into all cloud assets?

Misconfigurations Signup and view all the answers

What type of attack aims to make a network resource unavailable to its intended users?

Denial-of-Service (DoS) Attacks Signup and view all the answers

What is a common method used by attackers to trick individuals into providing sensitive information?

Phishing Attacks Signup and view all the answers

Which party conducts an impartial evaluation of cloud services and assesses performance, security, and operations of the cloud implementation?

Cloud Auditor Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a Denial of Service (DoS) attack in cloud computing?

To disrupt legitimate user access Signup and view all the answers

Which security model is recommended for enhanced protection in hybrid and multi-cloud environments?

Zero-trust security models Signup and view all the answers

What technologies are part of securing cloud environments?

Identity and access management, data loss prevention tools Signup and view all the answers

What can attackers more easily gain with compromised credentials or improper access control in cloud deployments?

Authorized resources Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of applying security policies, practices, and controls in cloud security?

To prevent breaches and unauthorized access Signup and view all the answers

How can cloud architecture best practices ensure cost-effectiveness?

Optimize computing resources Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect of cloud security enables continuous monitoring and analysis of numerous devices and systems?

Centralized security Signup and view all the answers

What is the main goal of cloud architecture?

Ensuring reliability, scalability, and security Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Cloud Security Threats

Compliance weakness attacks target vulnerabilities in the legal, regulatory, and security standards applied to data stored and processed in the cloud.
Man-in-the-Middle (MitM) Attacks occur when an attacker intercepts communication between two parties without their knowledge.
Denial-of-Service (DoS) Attacks aim to make a network resource unavailable to its intended users.
Zero-day Exploits threaten software vulnerabilities that are unknown to the software developer or vendor.

Cloud Security Risks

Physical theft is not considered a cloud security risk.
Misconfigurations make it difficult to gain oversight into all cloud assets.
Malware, data breaches, and phishing are cloud security risks.

Cloud Service Models

Understanding specific needs and requirements is a key consideration when selecting a cloud deployment and service model.

Cloud Security Controls

Cloud Auditors conduct an impartial evaluation of cloud services and assess performance, security, and operations of the cloud implementation.
Identity and access management, data loss prevention tools are technologies used to secure cloud environments.
Zero-trust security models are recommended for enhanced protection in hybrid and multi-cloud environments.

Cloud Security Goals

The main purpose of applying security policies, practices, and controls in cloud security is to prevent breaches and unauthorized access.
The main goal of cloud architecture is to ensure reliability, scalability, and security.
Cloud architecture best practices can ensure cost-effectiveness by optimizing computing resources.

Cloud Security Attacks

Phishing Attacks are a common method used by attackers to trick individuals into providing sensitive information.
Account compromise in cloud computing attacks can be carried out by exploiting vulnerabilities to gain access.
Attackers can more easily gain authorized resources with compromised credentials or improper access control in cloud deployments.

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This quiz assesses your knowledge of cloud computing security threats and considerations, including attack types and deployment models. Test your understanding of cloud security concepts and best practices.