Cloud Computing

Question 1

What are three cloud service models?

Answer 1

1. Software as a service (SaaS)
2. Platform as a service (PaaS)
3. Infrastructure as a service (IaaS)

Question 2

How does a hybrid cloud store sensitive information?

Who likes using hybrid clouds?

Answer 2

Sensitive information is stored in a private area of cloud.
Less sensitive info can receive the benefits of the public cloud.
It’s attractive for smaller businesses.

Question 3

What are the four cloud deployment models?

Answer 3

1. Public cloud
2. Community cloud
3. Private cloud
4. Hybrid cloud

Question 4

What are four security issues for cloud computing?

Answer 4

Availability

Auditability of data must be ensured

Users should be aware of security threats from both inside and outside the cloud

Cloud providers must guard against theft or DoS attacks.

Question 5

What are six risks of cloud computing?

Answer 5

Abuse and nefarious use of cloud computing.

Malicious insiders

Shared technology issues

Data loss/leakage

Account or service hijacking

Unknown risk profile.