Cloud Security
Secure your cloud infrastructure with industry best practices and proven frameworks.
Core Topics
| Topic | Description |
|---|---|
| Fundamentals | Shared responsibility, IAM, encryption, network security, compliance (SOC2, HIPAA, PCI-DSS) |
| Interview Questions | 25+ Q&A covering IAM, encryption, compliance, incident response, and real scenarios |
Key Concepts
- Shared Responsibility Model — Understand what cloud providers vs. customers secure
- Identity & Access Management — Principle of least privilege, MFA, role-based access
- Encryption — Data at rest and in transit (AES-256, TLS 1.2+)
- Network Security — Security groups, network segmentation, DDoS protection
- Compliance — SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, PCI-DSS frameworks and requirements
- Cloud Security Posture Management — Continuous monitoring and misconfiguration detection
- Zero Trust Security — Never trust, always verify approach
- Incident Response — Preparation, detection, investigation, and remediation
Common Use Cases
- Build secure cloud infrastructure that passes audits
- Protect sensitive customer data with encryption and access controls
- Implement compliance frameworks (SOC2, HIPAA, PCI-DSS)
- Detect and respond to security incidents quickly
- Meet regulatory and industry requirements
Popular Resources
| Resource | Topic |
|---|---|
| OWASP Top 10 | Web application security risks |
| AWS Security Best Practices | AWS-specific security guidance |
| NIST Cybersecurity Framework | Industry-standard security framework |
| Cloud Security Alliance | Cloud-specific security guidance |
| CIS Benchmarks | Configuration standards and best practices |
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