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Cloud Data Security (CCSP) Flashcards
ISC2 Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP) Flashcards
Study our Cloud Data Security (CCSP) flashcards for the ISC2 Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP) exam with 39+ flashcards. View as flashcards, a searchable table, or as a fun matching game.
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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 |
About the Flashcards
Flashcards for the ISC2 Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP) exam cover essential cloud security terminology and concepts to help students recall definitions and real-world controls. Cards review encryption (at rest and in transit), tokenization, data masking and anonymization, key management and BYOK, plus data classification, DLP, backup and recovery, and backup encryption.
The deck also reinforces identity and access topics-IAM, MFA, Zero Trust, principle of least privilege, and identity federation-along with monitoring and response topics such as SIEM, log monitoring, EDR and HIDS, and cloud controls like CASB, CSPM, VPC and SaaS security, plus compliance, data sovereignty, and vendor lock-in risk.
Topics covered in this flashcard deck:
- Encryption and key management
- Identity and access management
- Data masking and tokenization
- Monitoring and incident response
- Cloud security controls
- Compliance and data sovereignty