Cloud Computing Security

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.

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.