Cloud Security Fundamentals

This domain covers the fundamental concepts of cloud computing, focusing on key aspects such as deployment models, service models, and the shared responsibility model in cloud environments. It introduces the different types of cloud services, including public, private, and hybrid clouds, and their security implications. The goal is to help learners understand the foundational elements of cloud computing and prepare them for securing cloud environments effectively.

The Cloud Security Architecture domain in the Cloud Security Fundamentals skill-up exam focuses on designing secure cloud environments, integrating cloud security measures, and ensuring the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of data in the cloud. Key topics include defining security requirements, evaluating cloud service models (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS), securing multi-cloud and hybrid-cloud environments, and implementing proper access controls, identity management, and encryption strategies.

The Identity and Access Management (IAM) domain focuses on securing and managing digital identities and ensuring that only authorized individuals or systems can access specific resources. IAM in the cloud helps organizations manage user identities, define permissions, and enforce policies to protect data and applications from unauthorized access. This domain covers topics like authentication, authorization, role-based access control (RBAC), identity federation, and identity lifecycle management.

This domain focuses on ensuring that data stored in the cloud is secure, protected, and managed in compliance with industry standards and regulations. It covers various aspects of cloud data security, including encryption, data classification, access control, and data loss prevention. Understanding how to apply security measures for data at rest, in transit, and during processing in cloud environments is essential for safeguarding sensitive information.