10.1 Secure Development Lifecycle (SSDLC) 10.2 Architecture’s Role in Secure Cloud Applications 10.3 Identity & Access Management (IAM) and Application Security 10.4 DevOps & DevSecOps 10.4.2 Web Application Firewalls (WAF) & API Gateways Flashcards: https://quizlet.com/in/1125761456/ccsk-domain-10-application-security-flash-cards/?i=4jehw4&x=1qqt
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CCSK Domain 9: Data Security
9.1 Primer on Cloud Storage 9.2 Data Security Tools and Techniques 9.3 Cloud Data Encryption at Rest 9.3.2 Cloud Data Key Management Strategies 9.3.3 Data Encryption Recommendations 9.4 Data Security Posture Management (DSPM) 9.5 Object Storage Security 9.6 Data Security for Artificial Intelligence Flashcards: https://quizlet.com/in/1125655369/ccsk-domain-9-data-security-flash-cards/?i=4jehw4&x=1jqt
CCSK Domain 8: Cloud Workload Security
8.1 Introduction to Cloud Workload Security 8.2 Securing Virtual Machines (VMs) 8.3 Securing Containers 8.4 Securing Serverless & FaaS 8.5 Securing AI Workloads Flashcards: https://quizlet.com/in/1125654258/ccsk-domain-8-cloud-workload-security-flash-cards/?i=4jehw4&x=1jqt
CCSK Domain 7 – Infrastructure and Networking
7.1 Cloud Infrastructure Security 7.1.1 Foundational Infrastructure Security Techniques 7.1.2 CSP Infrastructure Security Responsibilities 7.1.3 Infrastructure Resilience 7.2 Cloud Network Fundamentals 7.2.1 Software-Defined Networks (SDN) Common SDN-Based Components 7.2.2 Cloud Connectivity 7.3 Cloud Network Security & Secure Architectures 7.3.1 Preventative Security Measures 7.3.2 Detective Security Measures 7.4 Infrastructure as Code (IaC) 7.5 Zero Trust forContinue reading “CCSK Domain 7 – Infrastructure and Networking”
CCSK Domain 6 – Security Monitoring
1. Cloud Monitoring – Why It’s Hard Monitoring is more complex in the cloud due to: A. Management Plane B. High Velocity C. Distribution & Segregation D. Cloud Sprawl E. Shared Responsibility Model 2. Logs vs Events A. Logs B. Events 3. Security Posture Management Goes beyond logs by analyzing the configuration state of cloudContinue reading “CCSK Domain 6 – Security Monitoring”
CCSK Domain 5 — Identity & Access Management
Why IAM Matters in Cloud IAM is the new perimeter in cloud security. Most cloud breaches happen due to misconfigured IAM (too much access or weak authentication). How IAM Differs in Cloud Point Meaning Spans multiple organizations Users access many cloud services; trust must extend across orgs. Different IAM models per CSP AWS IAM ≠Continue reading “CCSK Domain 5 — Identity & Access Management”
October 2025: Major Data Breaches and Cyber Attacks
Apple now offers $2 million for zero-click RCE vulnerabilities Apple is announcing a major expansion and redesign of its bug bounty program, doubling maximum payouts, adding new research categories, and introducing a more transparent reward structure. Since the program launched in 2020, Apple has awarded $35 million to 800 security researchers, the company paying $500,000Continue reading “October 2025: Major Data Breaches and Cyber Attacks”
Network Terminology
Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN) A VLAN, or Virtual Local Area Network, is a logical segmentation of a physical network allowing multiple groups of devices to be separated into distinct broadcast domains even if they share the same physical infrastructure. In simple words, imagine you have a big school with lots of classrooms and manyContinue reading “Network Terminology”
CCSK Domain 4 Notes: Organization Management
Introduction Organization Hierarchy Models Key Terms: Level AWS Azure GCP Organization Organization Tenant Organization Group Organizational Unit (OU) Management Group Folder Deployment Account Subscription Project Benefits: Segmentation, reduced “blast radius,” logical separation, and compliance alignment. Key Capabilities in Cloud Hierarchy All major CSPs offer: Landing Zone / Account Factory: Building Hierarchies (Three Models) Model DescriptionContinue reading “CCSK Domain 4 Notes: Organization Management”
September 2025: Major Data Breaches and Cyber Attacks
Jaguar Land Rover cyberattack deepens, with prolonged production outage, supply chain fallout Jaguar Land Rover (JLR), the U.K.-based automaker owned by Tata Motors, has extended production shutdowns after a cyberattack that disrupted global operations, halted manufacturing, and sent ripples across its supply chain. The company has shut down its IT networks in response to theContinue reading “September 2025: Major Data Breaches and Cyber Attacks”