7.2 Cloud Security
Definition of cloud security: Cloud security refers to the set of policies, technologies, and controls used to protect cloud-based infrastructure, applications, and data from unauthorized access, theft, and data breaches.
Risks of unsecured cloud environments: Unsecured cloud environments pose a number of risks, including unauthorized access to data and applications, data loss or corruption, and data breaches. These risks can be caused by a variety of factors, such as weak passwords, misconfigured cloud settings, and human error.
Types of cloud security controls: There are various types of cloud security controls, including access control, data encryption, vulnerability management, network security, and incident response. These controls are designed to prevent unauthorized access, detect and respond to security incidents, and maintain the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data and applications in the cloud.
Best practices for securing cloud environments: Best practices for securing cloud environments include implementing strong access controls and authentication mechanisms, encrypting data both in transit and at rest, monitoring and managing cloud security risks, regularly updating and patching cloud infrastructure and applications, and having a comprehensive incident response plan in place.
What is cloud security?
What are the risks of unsecured cloud environments?
What are some types of cloud security controls?
What is one best practice for securing cloud environments?
Which of the following is not a type of cloud security control?
Which of the following is a risk of an unsecured cloud environment?
Which of the following is not a type of cloud security control?
Which of the following is a best practice for securing cloud environments?
What is the definition of cloud security?
What is a risk of unsecured cloud environments that can lead to financial loss?
Cloud security refers to the set of policies, technologies, and controls used to protect cloud-based infrastructure, applications, and data from ______ access, theft, and data breaches.
unauthorizedUnsecured cloud environments pose a number of risks, including unauthorized access to data and applications, data loss or corruption, and data ______.
breachesThere are various types of cloud security controls, including access control, data encryption, vulnerability management, network security, and incident ______.
responseBest practices for securing cloud environments include implementing strong access controls and authentication mechanisms, encrypting data both in transit and at rest, monitoring and managing cloud security risks, regularly updating and patching cloud infrastructure and applications, and having a comprehensive ______ response plan in place.
incidentCloud security risks can be caused by a variety of factors, such as weak passwords, misconfigured cloud settings, and ______ error.
humanSort the following risks of unsecured cloud environments by importance, from most important to least important:
Data breaches
Unauthorized access to data and applications
Data loss or corruption
Sort the following types of cloud security controls by importance, from most important to least important:
Access control
Data encryption
Network security
Vulnerability management
Incident response
Sort the following best practices for securing cloud environments by importance, from most important to least important:
Implementing strong access controls and authentication mechanisms
Encrypting data both in transit and at rest
Having a comprehensive incident response plan in place
Regularly updating and patching cloud infrastructure and applications
Monitoring and managing cloud security risks
Sort the following factors that can cause cloud security risks by importance, from most important to least important:
Weak passwords
Misconfigured cloud settings
Human errorSort the following cloud-based assets by importance, from most important to least important in terms of their need for protection:
Data
Applications
InfrastructureMatch the cloud security controls with their respective descriptions:
Control access to cloud resources using a single sign-on service and/or multifactor authentication. ➢ Two-factor authentication
Ensures that only authorized users are able to access, modify or delete sensitive data stored in the cloud. ➢ Encryption
Encrypts sensitive data to protect it from unauthorized access or theft. ➢ Access control
Automatically monitors, identifies, and classifies sensitive data to prevent it from being disclosed or stolen. ➢ Data loss prevention (DLP)
Detects and prevents unauthorized access to cloud resources by analyzing network traffic. ➢ Intrusion detection and preventionMatch the types of cloud environments with their respective descriptions:
A cloud computing environment that is open to the general public ➢ Public cloud
A cloud computing environment that is exclusively used by a single organization ➢ Private cloud
A cloud computing environment that combines both public and private cloud models ➢ Hybrid cloud
A cloud computing environment that is shared by several organizations with similar requirements and concerns ➢ Community cloud
A cloud computing environment that uses multiple cloud service providers ➢ Multi-cloud Match the cloud security risks with their respective descriptions:
Occur when sensitive information is disclosed, stolen, or destroyed ➢ Data breaches
Use malicious software to disrupt or damage cloud computing environments ➢ Malware attacks
Use large numbers of internet-connected devices to overwhelm cloud resources ➢ DDoS attacks
Threats posed by employees, contractors, or partners with authorized access to cloud resources ➢ Insider threats
The use of cloud computing services without the knowledge or approval of an organization's IT department ➢ Shadow IT Match the cloud security best practices with their respective descriptions:
Identify potential vulnerabilities and assess the effectiveness of existing security controls ➢ Regular security assessments
Require users to create complex passwords and change them regularly ➢ Strong password policies
Monitor cloud resources for suspicious activity, unauthorized access attempts, and other security events ➢ Continuous monitoring
Regularly backup cloud data and test the recovery process to ensure data is recoverable in case of a disaster ➢ Data backup and recovery
Train employees to recognize security threats and adopt security best practices ➢ Employee education and training Match the cloud security risks with their respective security controls:
Encryption, access control, data loss prevention (DLP) ➢ Data breaches
Anti-malware software, intrusion detection and prevention, regular security assessments ➢ Malware attacks
DDoS mitigation services, multi-cloud environments, continuous monitoring ➢ DDoS attacks
Role-based access control, identity and access management, regular security assessments ➢ Insider threats
Cloud access security brokers, regular security assessments, employee education and training ➢ Shadow IT Fill in the blank:
Cloud security refers to the set of policies, technologies, and controls used to protect cloud-based infrastructure, applications, and data from {unauthorized} access, theft, and data breaches.
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Unsecured cloud environments pose a number of risks, including unauthorized access to data and applications, data loss or corruption, and data {breaches}.
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There are various types of cloud security controls, including access control, data encryption, vulnerability management, network security, and incident {response}.
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Best practices for securing cloud environments include implementing strong access controls and authentication mechanisms, encrypting data both in transit and at rest, monitoring and managing cloud security risks, regularly updating and patching cloud infrastructure and applications, and having a comprehensive {incident} response plan in place.
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Cloud security risks can be caused by a variety of factors, such as weak passwords, misconfigured cloud settings, and {human} error.
How knowledgeable do you feel about cloud security?
Have you ever experienced a security breach or incident related to your cloud environment?
How often do you review and update the security controls for your cloud environment?
How confident are you in the security of the cloud service provider you use?
Have you implemented any best practices for securing your cloud environment?