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What is one of the benefits of using cloud services?
What is one of the benefits of using cloud services?
- Not having to worry about infrastructure, networking, and virtual machines (correct)
- Having to install applications on personal devices
- Having to manage security concerns personally
- Having full control over the infrastructure
What is a potential security concern with using cloud services?
What is a potential security concern with using cloud services?
- Having to manage too many service providers
- Having to purchase additional software
- Having to rely on service providers for security (correct)
- Having to upgrade personal devices
What is an example of a requirement for storing customer data in the cloud?
What is an example of a requirement for storing customer data in the cloud?
- Storing data in a specific geographic location (correct)
- Using a specific encryption method
- Having a specific number of users
- Using a specific operating system
What is a potential consequence of poor security by a cloud service provider?
What is a potential consequence of poor security by a cloud service provider?
What is the main concern with relying on a cloud service provider for security?
What is the main concern with relying on a cloud service provider for security?
What can happen if a cloud service provider's security is compromised?
What can happen if a cloud service provider's security is compromised?
What is an example of a resource that provides information on cybersecurity attacks?
What is an example of a resource that provides information on cybersecurity attacks?
What is a type of cybersecurity attack that can be filtered for on informationisbeautiful.net?
What is a type of cybersecurity attack that can be filtered for on informationisbeautiful.net?
What is a primary concern when customers access cloud services through a browser with HTTPS?
What is a primary concern when customers access cloud services through a browser with HTTPS?
What is the goal when securing cloud services and cloud apps?
What is the goal when securing cloud services and cloud apps?
What type of authentication is recommended to mitigate hacked account threats?
What type of authentication is recommended to mitigate hacked account threats?
What is the primary purpose of a firewall's decryption wizardry in an HTTPS session?
What is the primary purpose of a firewall's decryption wizardry in an HTTPS session?
What is referred to as an insider threat?
What is referred to as an insider threat?
What is the main goal of using controllers in network management?
What is the main goal of using controllers in network management?
What system is used to prevent the leak or movement of sensitive data?
What system is used to prevent the leak or movement of sensitive data?
What is an Application Programming Interface (API) primarily used for?
What is an Application Programming Interface (API) primarily used for?
What is a risk when a user with malware on their computer accesses cloud services via a VPN?
What is a risk when a user with malware on their computer accesses cloud services via a VPN?
What is a potential security concern when using weak or insecure APIs?
What is a potential security concern when using weak or insecure APIs?
What is an effective method to prevent malware on computers?
What is an effective method to prevent malware on computers?
What is a botnet typically used for?
What is a botnet typically used for?
What is a feature of a next-generation firewall?
What is a feature of a next-generation firewall?
What type of security threat occurs when an authorized user intentionally extracts or leaks sensitive data?
What type of security threat occurs when an authorized user intentionally extracts or leaks sensitive data?
What is the primary purpose of a command and control network in a botnet?
What is the primary purpose of a command and control network in a botnet?
Why is it important to ensure that APIs are secure?
Why is it important to ensure that APIs are secure?
What is a benefit of using HTTPS when accessing cloud services?
What is a benefit of using HTTPS when accessing cloud services?
What is a common security threat in cloud services?
What is a common security threat in cloud services?
What is infrastructure as code?
What is infrastructure as code?
What is a distributed denial of service attack?
What is a distributed denial of service attack?
What is the primary concern when it comes to a distributed denial of service attack against a cloud service provider?
What is the primary concern when it comes to a distributed denial of service attack against a cloud service provider?
What type of attack involves exploiting a vulnerability in the cloud service provider's environment using zombie computers?
What type of attack involves exploiting a vulnerability in the cloud service provider's environment using zombie computers?
What is the primary goal of a Restore Point Objective (RPO)?
What is the primary goal of a Restore Point Objective (RPO)?
What is the primary concern when it comes to backups in a cloud service provider environment?
What is the primary concern when it comes to backups in a cloud service provider environment?
What is multi-tenancy in the context of cloud service providers?
What is multi-tenancy in the context of cloud service providers?
What is the significance of testing and validating backups in a cloud service provider environment?
What is the significance of testing and validating backups in a cloud service provider environment?
What is the primary responsibility when it comes to ensuring the integrity of customer data in a cloud service provider environment?
What is the primary responsibility when it comes to ensuring the integrity of customer data in a cloud service provider environment?
What is the potential impact of a successful distributed denial of service attack on a cloud service provider?
What is the potential impact of a successful distributed denial of service attack on a cloud service provider?
Study Notes
Cloud Security Concerns
- Data Breaches: Cloud service providers hold customer data, which can be leaked or stolen if not stored appropriately (e.g., encryption, geographical boundary compliance).
- Lack of Control: Reliance on service providers for security can lead to a handoff of control regarding security.
Authentication and Authorization
- Hacked Accounts: Unauthorized access to cloud services can occur through compromised user accounts (e.g., phishing, social engineering).
- Insider Threats: Authorized users with malicious intent can compromise the system.
- Multifactor Authentication: Essential to ensure authorized and authenticated users access cloud services.
Malware and Virus Protection
- Malware Infections: Malware can compromise end-user computers and infrastructure as a service (IaaS) in the cloud.
- Precautions: Run software on computers, use Host-based Intrusion Prevention System (HIPS) or antivirus software, and implement next-generation firewalls with SSL/TLS decryption.
API Security
- Weak APIs: Insecure or weak Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) can lead to configuration changes or further access.
- API Authentication: Essential to ensure secure authentication when controllers interact with devices using APIs.
Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) Attacks
- Botnets: Army of infected computers can launch DDoS attacks, overwhelming cloud services, and rendering them unavailable.
- Service Provider Protection: Cloud service providers should have countermeasures to defend against DDoS attacks.
Backups and Recovery
- Importance of Backups: Regular backups ensure data recovery in case of disasters or data loss.
- Restore Point Objective (RPO): Determine the desired restore point to minimize data loss.
- Backup Validation: Test and validate backup capabilities to ensure data can be restored when needed.
Isolation and Segmentation
- Multi-Tenancy: Ensure service providers implement proper isolation and segmentation between customers to prevent access and impact on other customers' resources.
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Learn about the advantages of cloud services, including offloading work and relying on service providers for infrastructure and expertise.
