Cloud and Virtualization Security Flashcards
CompTIA SecurityX CAS-005 (V5) Flashcards
| Front | Back |
| API Security in Cloud Services | Protecting APIs from threats and unauthorized access |
| Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB) | Tools that enforce security policies between cloud service consumers and providers |
| Cloud Service Models | Define IaaS PaaS and SaaS and their security implications |
| Compliance in Cloud Computing | Ensuring cloud services meet regulatory and industry standards |
| Container Security | Protecting containerized applications from vulnerabilities and threats |
| Data Encryption in Cloud | Protecting data at rest and in transit using encryption techniques |
| Hypervisor Security | Measures to secure the hypervisor from attacks in a virtual environment |
| Identity and Access Management (IAM) | Managing user identities and access rights in cloud services |
| Incident Response in Virtual Environments | Steps to handle security breaches within virtual infrastructures |
| Multi-Tenancy Risks | Potential security risks arising from multiple users sharing the same resources |
| Regular Security Audits in Cloud | Conducting audits to identify and mitigate security vulnerabilities |
| Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) | Assigning permissions based on user roles to enhance security |
| Secure Virtual Machine Configuration | Best practices for configuring VMs securely |
| Security Automation in Cloud | Using automated tools to enhance cloud security measures |
| Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) in Cloud | Collecting and analyzing security data in cloud environments |
| Shared Responsibility Model | Explains the division of security tasks between cloud provider and customer |
| Virtual Network Security | Securing virtual networks through segmentation and firewall rules |
| Virtual Patch Management | Applying security patches to virtual environments without downtime |
| Virtualization Security | Tactics and tools used to protect virtual environments from threats |
| Zero Trust Model | Assumes no implicit trust and continuously verifies every access request |
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About the Flashcards
Flashcards for the CompTIA SecurityX exam help you quickly reinforce essential cloud and virtualization security principles. Each card clarifies core terms such as IaaS, PaaS, SaaS, hypervisor, and CASB while illustrating how encryption, IAM, and RBAC protect data and identities in dynamic virtual infrastructures.
The deck guides you through the shared responsibility model, zero trust approach, incident response, and compliance requirements, emphasizing best practices like secure VM and container configuration, virtual patch management, and security automation. Concise explanations make it easier to recall concepts and apply them on exam scenarios involving multi-tenancy risks, API protection, and SIEM analysis.
Topics covered in this flashcard deck:
- Cloud service models
- Virtualization security
- Identity & access management
- Data encryption methods
- Incident response & compliance
- Container and API security