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Which type of cloud service model provides the highest level of control over resources?
Which type of cloud service model provides the highest level of control over resources?
What is a key characteristic of the DevOps methodology?
What is a key characteristic of the DevOps methodology?
Which cloud deployment strategy involves using both public and private clouds?
Which cloud deployment strategy involves using both public and private clouds?
What is a characteristic of cloud computing according to NIST?
What is a characteristic of cloud computing according to NIST?
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Which one of the following is not part of the NIST definition of cloud computing?
Which one of the following is not part of the NIST definition of cloud computing?
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What is the primary purpose of Continuous Delivery (CD) in the DevOps lifecycle?
What is the primary purpose of Continuous Delivery (CD) in the DevOps lifecycle?
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Which cloud service model primarily allows users to deploy applications without managing the underlying infrastructure?
Which cloud service model primarily allows users to deploy applications without managing the underlying infrastructure?
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In which cloud service model does the provider manage everything except for the applications and data?
In which cloud service model does the provider manage everything except for the applications and data?
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Which of the following is a benefit of using cloud-based services?
Which of the following is a benefit of using cloud-based services?
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Which of these options best describes Microservices?
Which of these options best describes Microservices?
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What is the primary distinction between IaaS and SaaS models?
What is the primary distinction between IaaS and SaaS models?
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Which deployment model includes both private and public clouds?
Which deployment model includes both private and public clouds?
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Which of the following describes the main responsibility of DevSecOps?
Which of the following describes the main responsibility of DevSecOps?
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Which of these statements about PaaS is generally correct?
Which of these statements about PaaS is generally correct?
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What potential issue can arise from using proprietary solutions in cloud computing?
What potential issue can arise from using proprietary solutions in cloud computing?
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Which cloud service model typically offers a subscription-based payment mechanism for software applications?
Which cloud service model typically offers a subscription-based payment mechanism for software applications?
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What type of cloud service model does Cisco Secure Cloud Analytics represent?
What type of cloud service model does Cisco Secure Cloud Analytics represent?
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Which of the following statements accurately describes Cisco Secure Workload?
Which of the following statements accurately describes Cisco Secure Workload?
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What is a key feature of AppDynamics related to application performance?
What is a key feature of AppDynamics related to application performance?
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Which deployment strategy best describes the use of Cisco Secure Cloud Analytics?
Which deployment strategy best describes the use of Cisco Secure Cloud Analytics?
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In the context of cloud computing, how is Cisco XDR intended to function?
In the context of cloud computing, how is Cisco XDR intended to function?
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What notable advantages does Cisco Secure Cloud Analytics provide regarding its configuration?
What notable advantages does Cisco Secure Cloud Analytics provide regarding its configuration?
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Which of the following platforms is NOT supported by AppDynamics for cloud monitoring?
Which of the following platforms is NOT supported by AppDynamics for cloud monitoring?
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What primary benefit does Cisco Secure Workload provide through its web UI?
What primary benefit does Cisco Secure Workload provide through its web UI?
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What is prioritized over processes and tools in the Agile Methodology?
What is prioritized over processes and tools in the Agile Methodology?
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Which of the following is not one of the general steps in the Agile Methodology?
Which of the following is not one of the general steps in the Agile Methodology?
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What feature of Cisco Secure Email Threat Defense analyzes URLs continuously in real-time?
What feature of Cisco Secure Email Threat Defense analyzes URLs continuously in real-time?
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What does Cisco Attack Surface Management primarily provide?
What does Cisco Attack Surface Management primarily provide?
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Which statement reflects a value of Agile methodology regarding customer interaction?
Which statement reflects a value of Agile methodology regarding customer interaction?
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What is the role of Cisco Secure Email Malware Defense?
What is the role of Cisco Secure Email Malware Defense?
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What is the primary function of the Inventory tab under the Devices section in Cisco XDR?
What is the primary function of the Inventory tab under the Devices section in Cisco XDR?
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What is one of the main advantages of implementing an XDR solution?
What is one of the main advantages of implementing an XDR solution?
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Which part of the Scrum framework emphasizes gathering feedback after a Sprint?
Which part of the Scrum framework emphasizes gathering feedback after a Sprint?
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In the context of XDR, what does a risk-centric solution enable?
In the context of XDR, what does a risk-centric solution enable?
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Which feature of Cisco Secure Email Threat Defense contributes to its spam capture rate?
Which feature of Cisco Secure Email Threat Defense contributes to its spam capture rate?
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How does XDR improve the work of security analysts?
How does XDR improve the work of security analysts?
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Which statement accurately reflects the limitations of a traditional security solution compared to XDR?
Which statement accurately reflects the limitations of a traditional security solution compared to XDR?
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What main functionality does Cisco Secure Workload utilize for addressing Data Center operationality use cases?
What main functionality does Cisco Secure Workload utilize for addressing Data Center operationality use cases?
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What is the primary characteristic of AppDynamics' traffic monitoring capability?
What is the primary characteristic of AppDynamics' traffic monitoring capability?
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Which function is NOT part of Cisco Secure Cloud Analytics?
Which function is NOT part of Cisco Secure Cloud Analytics?
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How does Cisco XDR enhance traditional security approaches?
How does Cisco XDR enhance traditional security approaches?
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What advantage does Cisco Secure Cloud Analytics offer regarding its configuration?
What advantage does Cisco Secure Cloud Analytics offer regarding its configuration?
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Which cloud service model focuses on providing virtualized computing resources over the internet but does not include applications?
Which cloud service model focuses on providing virtualized computing resources over the internet but does not include applications?
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Which statement accurately describes AppDynamics' cloud monitoring capabilities?
Which statement accurately describes AppDynamics' cloud monitoring capabilities?
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What type of analytics does Cisco Secure Workload perform on collected data?
What type of analytics does Cisco Secure Workload perform on collected data?
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What is one of the primary characteristics of cloud computing as defined by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)?
What is one of the primary characteristics of cloud computing as defined by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)?
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What is a key benefit of the integration between SecureX platform and Cisco Secure Cloud Analytics?
What is a key benefit of the integration between SecureX platform and Cisco Secure Cloud Analytics?
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Which cloud deployment model is specifically used by one client organization and can be hosted either on-premises or in the cloud?
Which cloud deployment model is specifically used by one client organization and can be hosted either on-premises or in the cloud?
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What are the services included in the Platform as a Service (PaaS) model?
What are the services included in the Platform as a Service (PaaS) model?
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Which cloud model is typically characterized by shared resources among several organizations?
Which cloud model is typically characterized by shared resources among several organizations?
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What is a disadvantage of using proprietary solutions in cloud computing?
What is a disadvantage of using proprietary solutions in cloud computing?
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What is meant by 'resource pooling' in the context of cloud computing?
What is meant by 'resource pooling' in the context of cloud computing?
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Which deployment model combines both on-premises services and cloud services?
Which deployment model combines both on-premises services and cloud services?
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What is a unique feature of the Agile methodology compared to the Waterfall model?
What is a unique feature of the Agile methodology compared to the Waterfall model?
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Which phase of the Waterfall development methodology occurs last in the process?
Which phase of the Waterfall development methodology occurs last in the process?
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In which service model is software rented out to users and accessed through a web portal?
In which service model is software rented out to users and accessed through a web portal?
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What is one of the main characteristics of PaaS in cloud computing?
What is one of the main characteristics of PaaS in cloud computing?
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Which of the following is a phase in the Waterfall development methodology?
Which of the following is a phase in the Waterfall development methodology?
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What is a common drawback of using proprietary solutions in cloud computing?
What is a common drawback of using proprietary solutions in cloud computing?
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What is the main aim of Continuous Integration (CI) in DevOps?
What is the main aim of Continuous Integration (CI) in DevOps?
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What does the Design phase of the Waterfall model typically involve?
What does the Design phase of the Waterfall model typically involve?
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What is the primary focus of Continuous Integration (CI) in software development?
What is the primary focus of Continuous Integration (CI) in software development?
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What is a distinctive feature of DevSecOps in comparison to traditional DevOps?
What is a distinctive feature of DevSecOps in comparison to traditional DevOps?
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What is Kubernetes primarily used for?
What is Kubernetes primarily used for?
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Which of the following is a key responsibility of the customer in the shared responsibility model for cloud services?
Which of the following is a key responsibility of the customer in the shared responsibility model for cloud services?
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What role does CI/CD play in the DevOps process?
What role does CI/CD play in the DevOps process?
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What does the term 'Serverless' primarily refer to in cloud computing?
What does the term 'Serverless' primarily refer to in cloud computing?
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Which of the following accurately defines Microservices architecture?
Which of the following accurately defines Microservices architecture?
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What is a defining characteristic of container orchestration platforms like Docker Swarm and Kubernetes?
What is a defining characteristic of container orchestration platforms like Docker Swarm and Kubernetes?
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Study Notes
Chapter 9: Securing the Cloud
- This chapter covers topics including: Cloud service models, DevOps, Continuous Integration (CI), Continuous Delivery (CD), DevSecOps, security responsibilities in different cloud service models, Cisco Umbrella, Cisco Secure Email Threat Defense, Cisco Attack Surface Management, AppDynamics Cloud Monitoring, Cisco Secure Workload, Cisco XDR.
- Exam objectives covered include: Domain 3.0 Securing the Cloud, identifying security solutions for cloud environments, comparing customer vs provider security responsibilities, patch management, security assessments in the cloud, application/data security in cloud environments, security capabilities/deployment models/policy management to secure the cloud.
- Cloud deployment models include: public, private, hybrid, and community clouds.
- Cloud service models include: Software as a service (SaaS), Platform as a service (PaaS), Infrastructure as a service (IaaS) (NIST 800-145).
- Security responsibilities in different cloud models are described in tables: SaaS (customer responsible for data and applications, CSP is responsible for runtime and middleware), PaaS (customer is responsible for apps, runtime, middleware, CSP is responsible for operating system, virtual network, hypervisor, servers, storage), IaaS (customer is responsible for apps, runtime, middleware, OS, virtual network, hypervisor, CSP is responsible for servers and storage).
- DevOps is a convergence of technical, project management, and management movements.
- Waterfall Development Methodology: A linear, sequential SDLC method with phases (Requirements, Design, Implementation, Verification, Maintenance).
- Agile Methodology: Iterative, collaborative method involving constant collaboration and continuous improvement at each stage.
- CI/CD Pipelines: Automate the software release process.
- Serverless: A cloud computing model where developers can build and run functions without managing infrastructure.
- Container Orchestration: managing containerized applications (Kubernetes, Nomad, Apache Mesos, Docker Swarm are examples).
- Container images are self-contained units that include a program and its dependencies (operating system, runtime, libraries, and software).
- Docker is a popular container runtime engine.
- Kubernetes is a container orchestration platform used for managing and scaling containerized applications.
- Kubernetes components: Master (coordinates activities), Node(s) (worker machines), Pod (group of containers).
- Cisco Umbrella provides security by blocking malicious destinations using DNS.
- Cisco Secure Email Threat Defense protects against threats like ransomware and phishing.
- Cisco Attack Surface Management (formerly Cisco Secure Cloud Insights) is a cloud-native security platform integrating data from multiple sources.
- AppDynamics Cloud Monitoring provides end-to-end visibility into application performance.
- Cisco Secure Workload is a solution for data center operations using agent and network telemetry.
- Cisco XDR is a comprehensive platform for threat detection, prevention and response.
Additional Topics
- Patch management involves responsibility for patching and vulnerabilities.
- Security assessments in the cloud should involve assessing data location, access controls, regulatory requirements, and the cloud provider's capabilities.
- Tools include Findsecbugs, SonarQube, and fuzzers like Peach and Mutiny.
- DevSecOps involves integrating security practices into the CI/CD pipeline.
- Vulnerability scanning and assessments are part of Attack Surface Management activities.
- Additional tools include: Cisco Secure Email Threat Defense focused on email security; Cisco Secure Workload for Workload Security; Cisco XDR providing security monitoring, analysis, and incident response.
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This quiz assesses your understanding of Chapter 9, which focuses on securing the cloud. Key topics include cloud service models, security responsibilities, and various security solutions like Cisco Umbrella and AppDynamics Cloud Monitoring. Prepare to explore patch management and security in different cloud environments.