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Cloud Governance, Risk, and Compliance (CCSP)  Flashcards

ISC2 Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP) Flashcards

Risk Mitigation Strategies
Steps to manage and resolve cloud-based security incidents
Cloud Vendor Lock-In Risks
Virtualization Risks in Cloud
Challenges related to dependence on a single cloud provider
Cloud Incident Response Plan
Includes hypervisor vulnerabilities and VM isolation breakdowns
A step-by-step process for addressing and resolving security incidents in cloud services
A set of tools and processes used to automate compliance and identify misconfigurations in cloud environments
Incident Management Workflow in Cloud
Techniques to reduce cloud service vulnerabilities
Cloud Security Posture Management
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API Security in CloudProtects communication between applications and services in cloud setups
Business Continuity in CloudEnsures system resiliency and disaster recovery plans are in place
Cloud Backup and Recovery StrategiesEnsures data protection and system restoration during failures
Cloud ComplianceAdherence to regulatory and business requirements in cloud implementations
Cloud GovernanceDefinition of cloud governance
Cloud Incident Response PlanSteps to manage and resolve cloud-based security incidents
Cloud Migration RisksPotential challenges during the transition of data and services to the cloud
Cloud Patch ManagementEnsures systems remain updated to mitigate vulnerabilities
Cloud Penetration TestingA controlled method to test and identify vulnerabilities in cloud systems
Cloud Risk AssessmentA systematic evaluation of potential vulnerabilities in a cloud system
Cloud Security Posture ManagementA set of tools and processes used to automate compliance and identify misconfigurations in cloud environments
Cloud SLA (Service Level Agreement)Defines the service expectations between vendor and customer
Cloud Threat IntelligenceLeverages data to predict and prevent cyber threats in cloud systems
Cloud Vendor Lock-In RisksChallenges related to dependence on a single cloud provider
Cloud Workload SecurityProtects applications and resources running in the cloud environment
Cloud-native Security ToolsBuilt-in solutions optimized for cloud environments
Compliance Audit in CloudProcess of validating adherence to regulatory requirements
Compliance Standards for CloudExamples include HIPAA, GDPR, and PCI DSS
Configuring Cloud Security GroupsEnhances network access control within cloud environments
Data Encryption in CloudA method of protecting cloud data to ensure confidentiality
Data Lifecycle Management in CloudProcess overseeing data creation, storage, usage, and deletion in cloud environments
Data Loss Prevention (DLP) in CloudTechnologies and methods to protect sensitive information from leaks
Data Residency vs. Data SovereigntyResidency focuses on storage; sovereignty involves jurisdiction
Dynamic vs. Static Data in CloudDynamic data changes frequently while static data remains unchanged
GRC Framework for CloudCombines governance, risk, and compliance in cloud strategies
Importance of Data ClassificationHelps in defining protection levels for cloud data
Importance of Logging and MonitoringKey aspect of incident detection and response in cloud
Importance of Privacy Impact Assessment (PIA)Evaluates privacy risks in the use of cloud services
Incident Management Workflow in CloudA step-by-step process for addressing and resolving security incidents in cloud services
ISO/IEC 27017A standard providing guidelines for cloud security
Key Governance PrincipleAccountability in decision-making and operations
Legal Implications of CloudCovers contracts, data sovereignty, and regulatory requirements
Multi-Cloud Governance ChallengesManaging policies and compliance across multiple cloud providers
Operational Resilience in CloudAbility to maintain critical operations during disruptions
Principle of Continuous MonitoringOngoing assessment of security, compliance, and operational readiness in cloud environments
Risk Management in CloudProcess of identifying and mitigating risks in cloud environments
Risk Mitigation StrategiesTechniques to reduce cloud service vulnerabilities
Role of Automated Compliance ToolsHelps in monitoring and ensuring regulatory adherence
Role of CASB (Cloud Access Security Broker)Enhances visibility and control in cloud usage
Role of Cloud Access ControlEnsures proper permissions are in place for cloud resources
Role of Cloud SandboxProvides a secure testing environment to evaluate application behavior
Role of DevSecOps in CloudEmbeds security practices in the cloud development lifecycle
Role of Identity and Access Management (IAM)Ensures secure authentication and authorization in cloud systems
Role of Multi-factor Authentication (MFA) in CloudAdds an extra layer of security to cloud access procedures
Security Orchestration in CloudAutomation of security measures and responses in cloud environments
Separation of DutiesPrinciple to prevent conflicts of interest in cloud operations
Shared Responsibility ModelA framework outlining responsibilities between cloud providers and customers
Third-Party Risk in CloudAssessment of risks from vendors and partners
Virtualization Risks in CloudIncludes hypervisor vulnerabilities and VM isolation breakdowns
Zero Trust Architecture in CloudA model focusing on verifying every access attempt regardless of origin
Front
Cloud Risk Assessment
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A systematic evaluation of potential vulnerabilities in a cloud system
Front
Business Continuity in Cloud
Back
Ensures system resiliency and disaster recovery plans are in place
Front
API Security in Cloud
Back
Protects communication between applications and services in cloud setups
Front
Operational Resilience in Cloud
Back
Ability to maintain critical operations during disruptions
Front
Role of CASB (Cloud Access Security Broker)
Back
Enhances visibility and control in cloud usage
Front
Risk Management in Cloud
Back
Process of identifying and mitigating risks in cloud environments
Front
Role of DevSecOps in Cloud
Back
Embeds security practices in the cloud development lifecycle
Front
Cloud Backup and Recovery Strategies
Back
Ensures data protection and system restoration during failures
Front
Data Residency vs. Data Sovereignty
Back
Residency focuses on storage; sovereignty involves jurisdiction
Front
Dynamic vs. Static Data in Cloud
Back
Dynamic data changes frequently while static data remains unchanged
Front
Cloud-native Security Tools
Back
Built-in solutions optimized for cloud environments
Front
Role of Identity and Access Management (IAM)
Back
Ensures secure authentication and authorization in cloud systems
Front
Data Loss Prevention (DLP) in Cloud
Back
Technologies and methods to protect sensitive information from leaks
Front
Compliance Audit in Cloud
Back
Process of validating adherence to regulatory requirements
Front
Cloud Security Posture Management
Back
A set of tools and processes used to automate compliance and identify misconfigurations in cloud environments
Front
ISO/IEC 27017
Back
A standard providing guidelines for cloud security
Front
Importance of Data Classification
Back
Helps in defining protection levels for cloud data
Front
Key Governance Principle
Back
Accountability in decision-making and operations
Front
Cloud Migration Risks
Back
Potential challenges during the transition of data and services to the cloud
Front
Cloud Workload Security
Back
Protects applications and resources running in the cloud environment
Front
Data Lifecycle Management in Cloud
Back
Process overseeing data creation, storage, usage, and deletion in cloud environments
Front
Cloud SLA (Service Level Agreement)
Back
Defines the service expectations between vendor and customer
Front
Data Encryption in Cloud
Back
A method of protecting cloud data to ensure confidentiality
Front
Principle of Continuous Monitoring
Back
Ongoing assessment of security, compliance, and operational readiness in cloud environments
Front
Configuring Cloud Security Groups
Back
Enhances network access control within cloud environments
Front
Incident Management Workflow in Cloud
Back
A step-by-step process for addressing and resolving security incidents in cloud services
Front
Role of Multi-factor Authentication (MFA) in Cloud
Back
Adds an extra layer of security to cloud access procedures
Front
Importance of Logging and Monitoring
Back
Key aspect of incident detection and response in cloud
Front
GRC Framework for Cloud
Back
Combines governance, risk, and compliance in cloud strategies
Front
Security Orchestration in Cloud
Back
Automation of security measures and responses in cloud environments
Front
Virtualization Risks in Cloud
Back
Includes hypervisor vulnerabilities and VM isolation breakdowns
Front
Role of Cloud Access Control
Back
Ensures proper permissions are in place for cloud resources
Front
Importance of Privacy Impact Assessment (PIA)
Back
Evaluates privacy risks in the use of cloud services
Front
Cloud Vendor Lock-In Risks
Back
Challenges related to dependence on a single cloud provider
Front
Compliance Standards for Cloud
Back
Examples include HIPAA, GDPR, and PCI DSS
Front
Role of Automated Compliance Tools
Back
Helps in monitoring and ensuring regulatory adherence
Front
Third-Party Risk in Cloud
Back
Assessment of risks from vendors and partners
Front
Risk Mitigation Strategies
Back
Techniques to reduce cloud service vulnerabilities
Front
Zero Trust Architecture in Cloud
Back
A model focusing on verifying every access attempt regardless of origin
Front
Multi-Cloud Governance Challenges
Back
Managing policies and compliance across multiple cloud providers
Front
Shared Responsibility Model
Back
A framework outlining responsibilities between cloud providers and customers
Front
Cloud Incident Response Plan
Back
Steps to manage and resolve cloud-based security incidents
Front
Role of Cloud Sandbox
Back
Provides a secure testing environment to evaluate application behavior
Front
Cloud Threat Intelligence
Back
Leverages data to predict and prevent cyber threats in cloud systems
Front
Cloud Penetration Testing
Back
A controlled method to test and identify vulnerabilities in cloud systems
Front
Separation of Duties
Back
Principle to prevent conflicts of interest in cloud operations
Front
Cloud Compliance
Back
Adherence to regulatory and business requirements in cloud implementations
Front
Legal Implications of Cloud
Back
Covers contracts, data sovereignty, and regulatory requirements
Front
Cloud Patch Management
Back
Ensures systems remain updated to mitigate vulnerabilities
Front
Cloud Governance
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Definition of cloud governance
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This deck delves into governance principles, risk management strategies, and compliance requirements specific to cloud implementations.
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