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Cloud Platform and Infrastructure Security (CCSP) Flashcards
ISC2 Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP) Flashcards
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| How can automation contribute to cloud security | Automated tools help enforce policies, identify risks, and respond quickly to incidents. |
| How can secure boot processes mitigate security risks | By ensuring that only trusted software loads during the boot sequence, reducing malware risk. |
| How does cloud service provider compliance impact security | Ensuring cloud providers adhere to standards like GDPR or ISO 27001 improves security and regulatory compliance. |
| How does logging and auditing improve cloud environment security | They provide insights into system activities helping identify security issues and maintain compliance. |
| How does multi-tenancy impact cloud security | It creates risks as multiple customers share the same physical hardware, requiring robust isolation and logical controls. |
| How does patch management impact cloud infrastructure security | Regular updates mitigate vulnerabilities in software and hardware, reducing attack potential. |
| How does secure software development impact cloud applications | Incorporating security practices during development reduces vulnerabilities and improves resilience. |
| What are hardware security modules (HSMs) in the cloud | Devices designed to manage cryptographic keys securely. |
| What are some examples of virtualization security threats | Hypervisor attacks, side-channel attacks, and virtual machine escape. |
| What are the benefits of using containerization for cloud security | Containers provide isolated environments for applications, minimizing security risks and enhancing consistency across deployments. |
| What are the security risks associated with unmanaged APIs in the cloud | Unmanaged APIs may lead to data leaks, unauthorized access, and increased vulnerabilities for attacks. |
| What challenges arise from cloud data migration in terms of security | Risks include data exposure, misconfigurations, and compliance issues during transition. |
| What is a Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB) | Solution monitoring and enforcing security policies between cloud services and users. |
| What is a denial of service (DoS) attack in cloud environments | An attack that overwhelming resources and inhibits legitimate users from accessing services. |
| What is a Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) and its security importance | A VPC provides isolated cloud resources enhancing security and control over network traffic. |
| What is the concept of "Defense in Depth" in the context of cloud security | Layered security measures ensure multiple safeguards against potential breaches. |
| What is the importance of data masking in cloud security | Masking protects sensitive information by obscuring data in testing or development environments. |
| What is the principle of least privilege | Granting users or systems the minimum access necessary to perform their functions, reducing the attack surface. |
| What is the purpose of access control in cloud environments | To ensure only authorized entities can perform actions or access resources. |
| What is the purpose of cloud security monitoring tools | To detect and respond to anomalous behavior or potential attacks in real-time. |
| What is the purpose of network segmentation in cloud environments | To divide networks into separate sections to contain breaches and limit unauthorized access. |
| What is the risk of abandoning physical security in cloud infrastructures | Increased risk of unauthorized physical access, component tampering, and hardware-based attacks. |
| What is the role of encryption in cloud infrastructure security | It ensures data remains secure both at rest and in transit, protecting against unauthorized access. |
| What is the role of Identity and Access Management (IAM) in cloud security | IAM frameworks control access to cloud resources based on roles, policies, and users. |
| What is the shared responsibility model in cloud security | The principle that security responsibilities in the cloud are divided between the cloud provider and the customer. |
| What is virtualization in the context of cloud security | The creation of virtual instances of operating systems, servers, or storage to optimize resource utilization and isolate processes. |
| What is vulnerability scanning in cloud security | Tools or services used to identify weaknesses in applications, systems, or networks. |
| What role do hypervisors play in cloud infrastructure | They manage virtual machines and are a critical point of security in virtualization. |
| What role does threat intelligence play in cloud infrastructure security | It provides insights into potential threats enabling proactive defense strategies. |
| What security measure protects physical cloud data centers | A combination of surveillance systems, access controls, and environmental controls such as HVAC and fire suppression. |
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What is the purpose of access control in cloud environments
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To ensure only authorized entities can perform actions or access resources.
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What role does threat intelligence play in cloud infrastructure security
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It provides insights into potential threats enabling proactive defense strategies.
Front
How does secure software development impact cloud applications
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Incorporating security practices during development reduces vulnerabilities and improves resilience.
Front
What is vulnerability scanning in cloud security
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Tools or services used to identify weaknesses in applications, systems, or networks.
Front
What are the security risks associated with unmanaged APIs in the cloud
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Unmanaged APIs may lead to data leaks, unauthorized access, and increased vulnerabilities for attacks.
Front
What is a Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB)
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Solution monitoring and enforcing security policies between cloud services and users.
Front
What is a Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) and its security importance
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A VPC provides isolated cloud resources enhancing security and control over network traffic.
Front
What is the risk of abandoning physical security in cloud infrastructures
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Increased risk of unauthorized physical access, component tampering, and hardware-based attacks.
Front
How does patch management impact cloud infrastructure security
Back
Regular updates mitigate vulnerabilities in software and hardware, reducing attack potential.
Front
What is the role of encryption in cloud infrastructure security
Back
It ensures data remains secure both at rest and in transit, protecting against unauthorized access.
Front
What is the purpose of cloud security monitoring tools
Back
To detect and respond to anomalous behavior or potential attacks in real-time.
Front
What is the importance of data masking in cloud security
Back
Masking protects sensitive information by obscuring data in testing or development environments.
Front
What role do hypervisors play in cloud infrastructure
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They manage virtual machines and are a critical point of security in virtualization.
Front
What is the shared responsibility model in cloud security
Back
The principle that security responsibilities in the cloud are divided between the cloud provider and the customer.
Front
What is the concept of "Defense in Depth" in the context of cloud security
Back
Layered security measures ensure multiple safeguards against potential breaches.
Front
What are hardware security modules (HSMs) in the cloud
Back
Devices designed to manage cryptographic keys securely.
Front
How can automation contribute to cloud security
Back
Automated tools help enforce policies, identify risks, and respond quickly to incidents.
Front
How can secure boot processes mitigate security risks
Back
By ensuring that only trusted software loads during the boot sequence, reducing malware risk.
Front
What is the principle of least privilege
Back
Granting users or systems the minimum access necessary to perform their functions, reducing the attack surface.
Front
What is a denial of service (DoS) attack in cloud environments
Back
An attack that overwhelming resources and inhibits legitimate users from accessing services.
Front
How does cloud service provider compliance impact security
Back
Ensuring cloud providers adhere to standards like GDPR or ISO 27001 improves security and regulatory compliance.
Front
What is the purpose of network segmentation in cloud environments
Back
To divide networks into separate sections to contain breaches and limit unauthorized access.
Front
What is virtualization in the context of cloud security
Back
The creation of virtual instances of operating systems, servers, or storage to optimize resource utilization and isolate processes.
Front
What security measure protects physical cloud data centers
Back
A combination of surveillance systems, access controls, and environmental controls such as HVAC and fire suppression.
Front
What are the benefits of using containerization for cloud security
Back
Containers provide isolated environments for applications, minimizing security risks and enhancing consistency across deployments.
Front
How does logging and auditing improve cloud environment security
Back
They provide insights into system activities helping identify security issues and maintain compliance.
Front
What are some examples of virtualization security threats
Back
Hypervisor attacks, side-channel attacks, and virtual machine escape.
Front
What is the role of Identity and Access Management (IAM) in cloud security
Back
IAM frameworks control access to cloud resources based on roles, policies, and users.
Front
What challenges arise from cloud data migration in terms of security
Back
Risks include data exposure, misconfigurations, and compliance issues during transition.
Front
How does multi-tenancy impact cloud security
Back
It creates risks as multiple customers share the same physical hardware, requiring robust isolation and logical controls.
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This deck details security considerations for cloud platforms and infrastructure, including virtualization and physical environment protections.