Cloud Governance, Risk, and Compliance (CCSP) Flashcards
ISC2 Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP) Flashcards

| Front | Back |
| API Security in Cloud | Protects communication between applications and services in cloud setups |
| Business Continuity in Cloud | Ensures system resiliency and disaster recovery plans are in place |
| Cloud Backup and Recovery Strategies | Ensures data protection and system restoration during failures |
| Cloud Compliance | Adherence to regulatory and business requirements in cloud implementations |
| Cloud Governance | Definition of cloud governance |
| Cloud Incident Response Plan | Steps to manage and resolve cloud-based security incidents |
| Cloud Migration Risks | Potential challenges during the transition of data and services to the cloud |
| Cloud Patch Management | Ensures systems remain updated to mitigate vulnerabilities |
| Cloud Penetration Testing | A controlled method to test and identify vulnerabilities in cloud systems |
| Cloud Risk Assessment | A systematic evaluation of potential vulnerabilities in a cloud system |
| Cloud Security Posture Management | A 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 Intelligence | Leverages data to predict and prevent cyber threats in cloud systems |
| Cloud Vendor Lock-In Risks | Challenges related to dependence on a single cloud provider |
| Cloud Workload Security | Protects applications and resources running in the cloud environment |
| Cloud-native Security Tools | Built-in solutions optimized for cloud environments |
| Compliance Audit in Cloud | Process of validating adherence to regulatory requirements |
| Compliance Standards for Cloud | Examples include HIPAA, GDPR, and PCI DSS |
| Configuring Cloud Security Groups | Enhances network access control within cloud environments |
| Data Encryption in Cloud | A method of protecting cloud data to ensure confidentiality |
| Data Lifecycle Management in Cloud | Process overseeing data creation, storage, usage, and deletion in cloud environments |
| Data Loss Prevention (DLP) in Cloud | Technologies and methods to protect sensitive information from leaks |
| Data Residency vs. Data Sovereignty | Residency focuses on storage; sovereignty involves jurisdiction |
| Dynamic vs. Static Data in Cloud | Dynamic data changes frequently while static data remains unchanged |
| GRC Framework for Cloud | Combines governance, risk, and compliance in cloud strategies |
| Importance of Data Classification | Helps in defining protection levels for cloud data |
| Importance of Logging and Monitoring | Key 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 Cloud | A step-by-step process for addressing and resolving security incidents in cloud services |
| ISO/IEC 27017 | A standard providing guidelines for cloud security |
| Key Governance Principle | Accountability in decision-making and operations |
| Legal Implications of Cloud | Covers contracts, data sovereignty, and regulatory requirements |
| Multi-Cloud Governance Challenges | Managing policies and compliance across multiple cloud providers |
| Operational Resilience in Cloud | Ability to maintain critical operations during disruptions |
| Principle of Continuous Monitoring | Ongoing assessment of security, compliance, and operational readiness in cloud environments |
| Risk Management in Cloud | Process of identifying and mitigating risks in cloud environments |
| Risk Mitigation Strategies | Techniques to reduce cloud service vulnerabilities |
| Role of Automated Compliance Tools | Helps in monitoring and ensuring regulatory adherence |
| Role of CASB (Cloud Access Security Broker) | Enhances visibility and control in cloud usage |
| Role of Cloud Access Control | Ensures proper permissions are in place for cloud resources |
| Role of Cloud Sandbox | Provides a secure testing environment to evaluate application behavior |
| Role of DevSecOps in Cloud | Embeds 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 Cloud | Adds an extra layer of security to cloud access procedures |
| Security Orchestration in Cloud | Automation of security measures and responses in cloud environments |
| Separation of Duties | Principle to prevent conflicts of interest in cloud operations |
| Shared Responsibility Model | A framework outlining responsibilities between cloud providers and customers |
| Third-Party Risk in Cloud | Assessment of risks from vendors and partners |
| Virtualization Risks in Cloud | Includes hypervisor vulnerabilities and VM isolation breakdowns |
| Zero Trust Architecture in Cloud | A model focusing on verifying every access attempt regardless of origin |
About the Flashcards
Flashcards for the ISC2 Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP) exam focus on cloud governance, risk, and compliance fundamentals used by exam writers and practitioners. They review shared responsibility, GRC frameworks, standards like ISO/IEC 27017 and common regulations (HIPAA, GDPR, PCI DSS), service-level agreements, vendor and third-party risks, and legal/data residency considerations.
The deck also covers cloud security controls and operations, identity and access management (IAM), MFA, CASB and cloud security posture management tools, encryption, data classification and lifecycle, DLP, API and workload protection, DevSecOps practices, patching, logging, monitoring, and incident response and recovery. Use these cards to drill terminology, concepts, and exam-ready key ideas.
Topics covered in this flashcard deck:
- Cloud governance and GRC
- Risk management and assessment
- Compliance and standards
- Identity and access management
- Data protection and lifecycle
- Incident response and monitoring