Cloud Security
Cloud security refers to the set of policies, procedures, and technologies used to protect cloud-based systems and data from unauthorized access, data breaches, and other security threats. Cloud security involves a range of activities, such as risk assessment, security planning, implementation of security measures, and ongoing monitoring and management.
Cloud security involves a range of activities, such as:
Cloud access control – Managing user access to cloud-based resources, and implementing authentication and authorization measures to ensure that only authorized users can access sensitive data or applications.
Cloud data protection – Implementing measures to protect sensitive data stored in the cloud, such as encryption, access controls, and data backup and recovery strategies.
Cloud network security – Securing cloud-based networks and infrastructure, and implementing measures to protect against network-based threats such as distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks.
Cloud compliance – Ensuring that cloud-based systems and infrastructure comply with relevant regulations and standards, such as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) or the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS).
Cloud incident response – Implementing plans and procedures to respond to security incidents in a timely and effective manner, and to minimize the impact of security breaches or other security threats.
Cloud security can be achieved through a range of technologies and services, such as firewalls, intrusion detection and prevention systems (IDPS), encryption, and security information and event management (SIEM) tools. Cloud security is an ongoing process, requiring regular monitoring, testing, and updates to ensure that cloud-based systems and infrastructure remain secure and compliant over time.
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