Module 4 Flashcards
Cloud cybersecurity ecosystem
The network of people, processes, and technologies that
work together to keep the cloud secure
Cloud security architect
A professional who designs and develops security controls and
measures within an organization’s cloud infrastructure
Cloud security controls
Controls that safeguard cloud environments from threats, and
minimize the effects of harmful attacks
Cloud security engineer
A professional who implements and manages secure cloud
workloads and infrastructure
Cloud security posture management
The process of monitoring and configuring cloud
assets for security and compliance with best practices, regulations, and organization policy
Compliance team
A team within an organization that ensures processes act in accordance
with laws, regulations, and standards
Information risk management
The process of identifying, assessing, and minimizing
potential threats to information assets
Security operations center (SOC)
A part of an organization that detects and responds to
cybersecurity incidents
Stakeholder
A person or organization who can affect or be affected by a system
Threat intelligence
The collection, analysis, and evaluation of cyber threat information
