8 Cloud Security

Cloud Computing · Unit 8

Cloud Security

Exam-focused notes for Cloud Security (Cloud Computing, BIT408): what the TU syllabus asks and how it has actually been tested, with 6 solved past questions from this unit.

What this unit covers

  • Cloud security challenges and risks
  • Fundamental principles of cloud security design
  • Cloud security architecture design
  • Identity management in cloud
  • Access control mechanisms
  • Intrusion detection and elimination in private cloud
  • Security challenges list

Cloud security architecture design

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Explain cloud security architecture. [5]

Cloud security architecture is a comprehensive framework of policies, technologies, and controls designed to protect data, applications, and infrastructure in cloud computing environments. It addresses security at multiple layers and across the entire cloud...

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How can we design the security architecture in the cloud? Explain. [5]

Cloud security architecture is a structured approach to implementing security controls and mechanisms across cloud computing environments. It ensures confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data and services. - Implement multiple layers of security ...

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Identity management in cloud

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How identity management and access control is done in cloud security? [5]

Identity management is the process of identifying, authenticating, and authorizing users and resources in cloud environments. It involves: 1. User Identification - Creating unique identities for each user, service, or application - Assigning credentials (us...

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Cloud security challenges and risks

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Explain the cloud computing security challenges and risks. [5]

Cloud computing security challenges and risks are critical concerns that organizations must address when adopting cloud services. The major challenges and risks include: - Sensitive data stored in cloud environments may be exposed to unauthorized users - We...

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Fundamental principles of cloud security design

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Explain the fundamental principles of cloud security design. [5]

Cloud security design is built on several core principles that protect data, systems, and infrastructure in cloud environments. The following are the fundamental principles: Implement multiple layers of security controls rather than relying on a single mech...

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Security challenges list

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List the challenges of cloud security. [5]

Cloud security faces several significant challenges that organizations must address: - Sensitive data stored in cloud environments is vulnerable to unauthorized access by malicious actors - Multiple users and services accessing shared resources increase exp...

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