Other Infrastructure Concepts 3.1 Flashcards
[…] allows you to customize your security posture to your liking, as everything is in-house.
Local IT team maintains uptime and availability
On-Premises Security
[…] allows you to run many different operating systems on a single piece of hardware.
Each application instance has its own OS, which adds overhead/complexity/cost
Virtualization
Similar to virtualization, […] allows you to run applications in a portable container that will run the same regardless of operating system.
Application Containerization
Technology such as sensors, smart devices, and wearables are examples of […].
These usually have weaker security due to manufacturers of them not being security professionals
IoT internet if things
Requiring extensive segmention to remain secure, […] equipment, usually very large, is used to control power generation, refining, and manufacturing equipment.
Central control for many large industrial systems
SCADA / ICS
Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition System / Industrial Control Systems
A […] is able to focus all of its processing power towards a single process when it determines it needs to.
- Cars brake system when ABS kicks in
RTOS
Real Time Operating System
An […] system is one where the hardware and software is created as a self contained and purpose-built device. Designed to do one thing efficiently.
- Smart Watch
- Traffic light system
Embedded
[…] is an essential concept in infrastructure where systems are running as intended at all times.
Achieved using redundant systems
High Availability
