Introduction to Cloud Computing · Unit 5 · 6 hrs
Cloud security
Exam-focused notes for Cloud security (Introduction to Cloud Computing, CSC481): what the TU syllabus asks and how it has actually been tested, with 7 solved past questions from this unit.
What this unit covers
- Cloud Security issues, challenges and Risks
- Software-as-a-Service Security
- Security Monitoring
- Security Architecture Design
- Data and application Security
- Virtual Machine Security
- Legal issues and Aspects
- Multi-tenancy issues
Cloud Security issues, challenges and Risks
Describe the cloud security threat issues. [5]
Cloud security threat issues refer to the various vulnerabilities, risks, and challenges that can compromise the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data and services in a cloud computing environment. --- Weak identity and access management prac...
Full solved answer →What are the various security mechanisms adapted to secure cloud environment? [5]
Cloud environments require multiple layers of security mechanisms to protect data, applications, and infrastructure. The following are the key security mechanisms adapted to secure cloud environments: --- A well-defined security architecture is the foundati...
Full solved answer →What are the challenges and risk in cloud security? [5]
Cloud security involves protecting data, applications, and infrastructure hosted in cloud environments. The following are the key challenges and risks: --- Unauthorized access to sensitive data stored in the cloud is a significant concern. Breaches can occu...
Full solved answer →Security Monitoring
How is security monitoring done in the cloud? [5]
Security monitoring in the cloud is a continuous, multi-layered process that involves tracking, analyzing, and responding to potential threats across cloud infrastructure, applications, and data. The key components are described below: --- Security monitori...
Full solved answer →Data and application Security
How data and application security is enforced in cloud? [5]
When organizations move to the cloud, ensuring the security of both data and applications becomes a critical concern. Cloud security must be incorporated into the architectural design from the ground up, covering data at every stage of its lifecycle. --- En...
Full solved answer →Software-as-a-Service Security
Discuss the features provided under Security-as-a-service in the cloud? [5]
Security-as-a-Service (SECaaS) is a cloud-based model in which security services are delivered over the internet by a third-party provider, allowing organizations to outsource their security needs rather than managing them on-premises. It integrates securit...
Full solved answer →Security Architecture Design
Describe the guidelines and principles to be followed while designing cloud security architecture? [5]
Security Architecture Design in cloud refers to a standardized blueprint established for designing, building, and testing the security of applications and systems. It gives engineers, data center operations staff, and network operations staff a common frame...
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