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Cloud Security Terms

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Cloud Access Monitoring

Continuous tracking of cloud service usage to detect and respond to anomalous access patterns.

Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB) Innovation

New solutions that act as intermediaries between cloud users and services to enforce security policies.

Cloud Asset Discovery

Identifying resources in cloud environments.

Cloud Compliance Framework

Guidelines (ISO/NIST/FedRAMP) ensuring regulatory alignment for cloud infrastructure security.

Cloud Data Encryption Management

Processes for managing encryption keys and ensuring data remains encrypted across cloud storage.

Cloud Instance Anomaly Detection

Monitoring cloud instances in real time to detect deviations from normal operational behavior.

Cloud Native Application Security

Security approaches that address the unique challenges posed by applications built specifically for cloud platforms.

Cloud Security Alliance (CSA)

Industry group providing cloud security best practices and CAIQ assessments.

Cloud Security Architecture Pattern

Reusable cloud security design.

Cloud Security Architecture Review

Evaluating cloud security design.

Cloud Security Assessment Framework

Structure for evaluating cloud security.

Cloud Security Benchmark

Standard for cloud security comparison.

Cloud Security Compliance Score

Measuring adherence to security standards.

Cloud Security Configuration Baseline

Standard cloud security settings.

Cloud Security Incident Response

Managing cloud security events.

Cloud Security Monitoring Strategy

Plan for cloud security observation.

Cloud Security Performance Metrics

Measuring cloud security effectiveness.

Cloud Security Posture Dashboard

Visual monitoring of cloud security status.

Cloud Security Posture Management

Tools that assess cloud risk through monitoring, detecting, reporting, and automation.

Cloud Security Risk Register

Tracking cloud security issues.

Cloud Security Topology

Mapping of security controls in cloud environments.

Cloud Security Zone Mapping

Documenting cloud security boundaries.

Cloud Security Zoning

Defining security boundaries in cloud environments.

Cloud Workload Protection Platform

Security solutions designed to protect workloads in modern hybrid and multi-cloud environments.

Cloud Workload Protection Platforms (CWPP)

Security solutions focused on safeguarding applications and data workloads in cloud environments.

Cloud Workload Segmentation

Isolating cloud resources for security.

Cloud-Native Exploits

Attacks targeting containerized environments and serverless architectures through misconfigured APIs.

Container Escape Prevention

Strategies to ensure that malicious processes remain contained within their containerized environments.

Container Image Vulnerability Scanning

Automated tools that inspect container images for known vulnerabilities before deployment.

Container Security

The practice of protecting containerized applications and infrastructure throughout the application lifecycle.

Container Security Hardening

Best practices and tools used to secure containerized environments against potential exploits.

Decentralized Storage Protocol

Standard for distributed data storage.

Decentralized Storage Security

Protection of distributed data storage.

Elastic Security Solutions

Scalable cybersecurity systems that adapt to fluctuating workloads and evolving threat landscapes.

Hybrid Cloud Security Posture

Strategies to maintain a secure environment across a mix of public and private cloud infrastructures.

Hypervisor Security Hardening

Strengthening the security of the hypervisor layer to protect virtualized environments from compromise.

Immutable Infrastructure Security

Security practices that rely on deploying unchangeable system configurations to prevent unauthorized modifications.

Infrastructure as Code (IaC) Security

Securing automated, code-driven infrastructure configurations against misconfigurations and attacks.

Microservices Security Architecture

Designing security frameworks tailored to the unique challenges of distributed microservices systems.

Microservices Security Mesh

Security architecture for containerized services.

Orchestration Security Best Practices

Guidelines for securing the automated coordination of containerized and distributed applications.

Serverless Function Security

Protective measures tailored for stateless computing functions executed in a serverless environment.

Serverless Security Posture

Strategies to protect serverless computing environments where traditional security models may not apply.

Virtual Machine Introspection

Analyzing the internal state of a virtual machine from outside the guest OS to detect anomalies.

Zero Trust Cloud Architecture

A cloud security model that enforces strict identity verification and least-privilege access at all layers.