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Which type of cloud service model provides the highest level of control over resources?

  • Software as a Service (SaaS)
  • Platform as a Service (PaaS)
  • Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) (correct)
  • Function as a Service (FaaS)

What is a key characteristic of the DevOps methodology?

  • Emphasis on individual development over team collaboration
  • Frequent communication and collaboration between development and operations teams (correct)
  • Strict separation between development and production environments
  • Focus on delayed deployments to ensure quality

Which cloud deployment strategy involves using both public and private clouds?

  • Community Cloud
  • Private Cloud
  • Multi-Cloud
  • Hybrid Cloud (correct)

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?

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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?

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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?

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Which of these options best describes Microservices?

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What is the primary distinction between IaaS and SaaS models?

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Which deployment model includes both private and public clouds?

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Which of the following describes the main responsibility of DevSecOps?

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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?

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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?

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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?

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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?

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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?

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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?

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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?

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What does Cisco Attack Surface Management primarily provide?

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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?

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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?

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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?

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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?

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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?

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What is the primary characteristic of AppDynamics' traffic monitoring capability?

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Which function is NOT part of Cisco Secure Cloud Analytics?

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How does Cisco XDR enhance traditional security approaches?

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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?

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Which statement accurately describes AppDynamics' cloud monitoring capabilities?

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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)?

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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?

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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?

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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?

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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?

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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?

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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?

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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?

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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?

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What is a distinctive feature of DevSecOps in comparison to traditional DevOps?

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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?

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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?

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Which of the following accurately defines Microservices architecture?

<p>Breakdown of applications into smaller, independently deployable services (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a defining characteristic of container orchestration platforms like Docker Swarm and Kubernetes?

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Flashcards

IaaS

Cloud service model renting infrastructure, giving virtual power to run software as needed. This is like having a virtual server in a cloud environment instead of your own.

PaaS

Cloud computing model renting platform, offering development, hosting and deployment capabilities. This lets you build and operate apps on the cloud.

SaaS

Cloud service model delivering applications over the internet. Users access and utilize the software without needing to install it locally.

Public Cloud

Cloud computing deployment model that is open for public use by anyone.

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Private Cloud

Cloud deployment model exclusively used by a single organization.

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Community Cloud

Cloud deployment model shared among various organizations with specific needs.

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Hybrid Cloud

Cloud deployment model made of more than one cloud (including on-premise services).

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NIST SP 800-145

NIST special publication that provides a standardized definition of cloud computing elements and compares different cloud services and deployment strategies.

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Cisco Secure Cloud Analytics

A SaaS offering to detect internal and external threats across various cloud environments.

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AppDynamics

Provides end-to-end application visibility and performance insights.

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Cisco Secure Workload

Uses telemetry for Data Center operations, supporting on-premises and cloud workloads.

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Cisco XDR

Addresses complex threats by integrating security solutions.

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Cloud Monitoring

Tracking and managing cloud platform performance.

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eXtended Detection and Response (XDR)

Security solution integrating various data sources for threat detection and response.

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Telemetry

Data about the state of a system collected and measured.

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DevOps

A set of practices that combines software development and IT operations to automate and streamline the software delivery process.

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Continuous Integration (CI)

A development practice where developers frequently integrate code changes into a central repository, automating builds and tests.

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Continuous Delivery (CD)

A software development practice that takes the output from automated CI and automatically prepares code for release to a production environment.

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DevSecOps

The combination of DevOps with security practices to incorporate security into the software development lifecycle.

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Kubernetes (k8s)

An open-source platform for automating deployment, scaling, and management of containerized applications.

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Cloud Deployment Models

Different ways to deploy applications and resources in the cloud (e.g., public, private, hybrid).

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Cloud Service Models

Different ways to access and utilize cloud resources (e.g., Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), Software as a Service (SaaS)).

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Docker Swarm

A Docker tool that allows many Docker containers to be orchestrated together as a single unit.

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Waterfall Development

A structured software development methodology with sequential phases, where each phase must be completed before moving to the next.

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Agile Methodology

A flexible software development approach focusing on iterative development, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

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Requirements Phase

The first phase of the Waterfall model where all project requirements are gathered and documented.

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Design Phase

The phase in Waterfall model where the system's architecture and components are designed.

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Agile Methodology's Values

The Agile methodology prioritizes individuals & collaboration, working software, and adaptability over processes, contracts, documentation, and rigid plans.

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Agile Steps

The Agile methodology typically follows these steps: planning, designing, developing, testing, deploying, reviewing, and launching.

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Scrum Framework

A lightweight framework within Agile focusing on short, iterative development cycles called sprints.

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Geolocation Filtering

This feature helps protect against phishing by blocking emails based on the sender's location.

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Cisco CASE

Cisco Context Adaptive Scanning Engine helps identify and block spam with high accuracy and a very low false positive rate.

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Advanced Outbreak Filters

These filters constantly monitor and block websites that transition from safe to malicious.

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Cisco Secure Email Malware Defense

This feature analyzes and blocks potentially dangerous links in emails, providing protection against URL-based malware.

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Cisco Attack Surface Management

This cloud-native security platform unifies different security tools and provides comprehensive visibility into your entire cyber asset ecosystem.

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What's the purpose of Cisco Secure Cloud Analytics?

It's a SaaS offering designed to identify both internal and external threats across various cloud environments, including on-premises, public, and hybrid cloud setups.

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How does Cisco Secure Cloud Analytics work?

It automatically analyzes data from different cloud environments to detect threats with minimal configuration required. Data is received and processed without needing to categorize devices.

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What is AppDynamics?

A Cisco acquisition that provides end-to-end visibility of applications, giving insights into application performance.

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What's the main function of Cisco Secure Workload?

It uses rich traffic flow telemetry to address critical data center operation use cases, supporting both on-premises and public cloud workloads.

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What is Cisco XDR's purpose?

Cisco XDR provides a unified solution for handling complex threats by integrating different security solutions, overcoming limitations of traditional standalone tools.

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How does Cisco Secure Workload gather information?

It utilizes both hardware and software agents as sources for collecting traffic flow telemetry, enabling advanced analytics on the gathered data.

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What is telemetry?

Telemetry refers to the data collected and measured about the state of a system, providing insights into its performance and health.

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How does Cisco Secure Workload present information?

It provides a web UI for searching information with visual queries and uses various charts and tables to visualize statistics.

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XDR Function: Asset Inventory

The Inventory tab in Cisco XDR provides a comprehensive view of all assets across your organization, helping identify and mitigate potential security risks. It's like a detailed inventory of everything connected to your network.

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XDR Advantage: Centralized Data

XDR solutions gather security data from various tools and analyze it in one place. This combined view helps detect threats quicker and respond more effectively.

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Risk-Centric Solution

In XDR, a risk-centric solution prioritizes threats based on their potential impact. It focuses on the most critical vulnerabilities first.

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XDR for Security Analysts

XDR empowers security analysts by streamlining their work. They can quickly identify threats, prioritize responses, and improve overall efficiency.

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Attack Surface Reduction

XDR's Asset Inventory helps reduce the attack surface. By identifying every asset and potential vulnerability, you can minimize risk and prevent attacks.

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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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