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Cloud Data Security (CCSP) Flashcards
ISC2 Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP) Flashcards
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| What are Data Breaches in the Cloud | Unauthorized access to data stored in cloud environments, potentially resulting in data exposure |
| What is Application Programming Interface (API) Security | Ensuring APIs are protected from misuse, threats, and vulnerabilities |
| What is Backup and Recovery | Storing redundant data copies to enable restoration in case of data loss or corruption |
| What is Backup Encryption | Encrypting backup data to protect it against unauthorized access during storage or transfer |
| What is BYOK (Bring Your Own Key) | A security model allowing customers to manage their own encryption keys in cloud environments |
| What is Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB) | A security tool that provides data monitoring and policy enforcement in cloud applications |
| What is Cloud Auditing | The process of reviewing and verifying cloud environments for compliance and security |
| What is Cloud Identity Federation | Enabling users to access multiple cloud systems with a single set of credentials managed centrally |
| What is Cloud Security Alliance (CSA) | An organization providing best practices and certifications for cloud security |
| What is Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) | Automation tools designed to detect and fix misconfigurations in cloud environments |
| What is Compliance as a Service (CaaS) | Cloud solutions designed to assist organizations in meeting regulatory requirements |
| What is Data Anonymization | Techniques that remove identifiable information from data to protect privacy |
| What is Data Classification | The process of categorizing data based on its sensitivity and value to apply appropriate security controls |
| What is Data Encryption at Rest | Methods like AES encrypt data stored in cloud environments to protect it from unauthorized access |
| What is Data Encryption in Transit | Techniques like TLS secure data moving between endpoints to prevent eavesdropping |
| What is Data Loss Prevention (DLP) | A set of tools and processes to prevent the unauthorized exposure of confidential data |
| What is Data Masking | Hiding sensitive data by obfuscating its original value with realistic but false data |
| What is Data Redundancy | The practice of duplicating critical data across different locations or systems to ensure availability |
| What is Data Sovereignty | The concept that data is subject to the laws of the country where it is stored |
| What is Encryption Key Management | The process of generating, storing, and rotating encryption keys securely |
| What is Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) | A tool to monitor and respond to threats at endpoints accessing cloud resources |
| What is Host-based Intrusion Detection System (HIDS) | A security solution that monitors cloud systems for unusual activity or breaches |
| What is Identity and Access Management (IAM) | Systems and processes that ensure only authorized individuals access critical cloud resources |
| What is Insider Threat | The risk posed by employees, contractors, or partners who intentionally or unintentionally compromise data |
| What is Log Monitoring | Reviewing logs to detect unauthorized access or potential security threats in cloud environments |
| What is Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) | An authentication process requiring two or more verification factors to gain access to cloud services |
| What is Privacy Impact Assessment (PIA) | A process to identify and mitigate privacy risks associated with cloud services and data processing |
| What is Secrets Management | The practice of securely storing and managing sensitive information such as passwords and API keys |
| What is Secure Sockets Layer/Transport Layer Security (SSL/TLS) | Protocols ensuring secure communication by encrypting data in transit |
| What is Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) | Systems that provide real-time analysis of security alerts and logs to detect threats |
| What is Shared Responsibility Model | The framework stating that cloud providers and customers share security responsibilities |
| What is Software as a Service (SaaS) Security | Measures and best practices to secure applications delivered as cloud-based services |
| What is Storage Segmentation | Separating data into different storage locations to enhance security and access control |
| What is the Principle of Least Privilege | Granting users the minimum level of access needed to perform their job functions |
| What is Threat Modeling | A proactive approach to identifying and mitigating potential security threats in cloud applications |
| What is Tokenization | A method that replaces sensitive data with tokens that hold no exploitable value |
| What is Vendor Lock-In Risk | The potential difficulty of transferring data from one cloud provider to another |
| What is Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) Security | Measures like firewalls and access controls to secure isolated cloud environments |
| What is Zero Trust | Security concept assuming no entity is trusted by default, even within the network perimeter |
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What is Data Anonymization
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Techniques that remove identifiable information from data to protect privacy
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What is Storage Segmentation
Back
Separating data into different storage locations to enhance security and access control
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What is Cloud Identity Federation
Back
Enabling users to access multiple cloud systems with a single set of credentials managed centrally
Front
What is Tokenization
Back
A method that replaces sensitive data with tokens that hold no exploitable value
Front
What is Threat Modeling
Back
A proactive approach to identifying and mitigating potential security threats in cloud applications
Front
What is Host-based Intrusion Detection System (HIDS)
Back
A security solution that monitors cloud systems for unusual activity or breaches
Front
What is Identity and Access Management (IAM)
Back
Systems and processes that ensure only authorized individuals access critical cloud resources
Front
What is Log Monitoring
Back
Reviewing logs to detect unauthorized access or potential security threats in cloud environments
Front
What is Data Classification
Back
The process of categorizing data based on its sensitivity and value to apply appropriate security controls
Front
What is Data Masking
Back
Hiding sensitive data by obfuscating its original value with realistic but false data
Front
What is Cloud Security Alliance (CSA)
Back
An organization providing best practices and certifications for cloud security
Front
What is Compliance as a Service (CaaS)
Back
Cloud solutions designed to assist organizations in meeting regulatory requirements
Front
What is Encryption Key Management
Back
The process of generating, storing, and rotating encryption keys securely
Front
What is Data Encryption at Rest
Back
Methods like AES encrypt data stored in cloud environments to protect it from unauthorized access
Front
What is Zero Trust
Back
Security concept assuming no entity is trusted by default, even within the network perimeter
Front
What is Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)
Back
Systems that provide real-time analysis of security alerts and logs to detect threats
Front
What is Privacy Impact Assessment (PIA)
Back
A process to identify and mitigate privacy risks associated with cloud services and data processing
Front
What is Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
Back
An authentication process requiring two or more verification factors to gain access to cloud services
Front
What is Data Encryption in Transit
Back
Techniques like TLS secure data moving between endpoints to prevent eavesdropping
Front
What is Insider Threat
Back
The risk posed by employees, contractors, or partners who intentionally or unintentionally compromise data
Front
What are Data Breaches in the Cloud
Back
Unauthorized access to data stored in cloud environments, potentially resulting in data exposure
Front
What is Cloud Auditing
Back
The process of reviewing and verifying cloud environments for compliance and security
Front
What is Backup Encryption
Back
Encrypting backup data to protect it against unauthorized access during storage or transfer
Front
What is Backup and Recovery
Back
Storing redundant data copies to enable restoration in case of data loss or corruption
Front
What is Shared Responsibility Model
Back
The framework stating that cloud providers and customers share security responsibilities
Front
What is Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM)
Back
Automation tools designed to detect and fix misconfigurations in cloud environments
Front
What is Secrets Management
Back
The practice of securely storing and managing sensitive information such as passwords and API keys
Front
What is Software as a Service (SaaS) Security
Back
Measures and best practices to secure applications delivered as cloud-based services
Front
What is Data Sovereignty
Back
The concept that data is subject to the laws of the country where it is stored
Front
What is Data Redundancy
Back
The practice of duplicating critical data across different locations or systems to ensure availability
Front
What is the Principle of Least Privilege
Back
Granting users the minimum level of access needed to perform their job functions
Front
What is Secure Sockets Layer/Transport Layer Security (SSL/TLS)
Back
Protocols ensuring secure communication by encrypting data in transit
Front
What is Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
Back
A set of tools and processes to prevent the unauthorized exposure of confidential data
Front
What is Vendor Lock-In Risk
Back
The potential difficulty of transferring data from one cloud provider to another
Front
What is Application Programming Interface (API) Security
Back
Ensuring APIs are protected from misuse, threats, and vulnerabilities
Front
What is Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) Security
Back
Measures like firewalls and access controls to secure isolated cloud environments
Front
What is BYOK (Bring Your Own Key)
Back
A security model allowing customers to manage their own encryption keys in cloud environments
Front
What is Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)
Back
A tool to monitor and respond to threats at endpoints accessing cloud resources
Front
What is Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB)
Back
A security tool that provides data monitoring and policy enforcement in cloud applications
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This deck focuses on methods, technologies, and best practices for ensuring data security in cloud environments.