Shared Responsibility Model Flashcards
Why does shared responsibility matter in cloud computing?
Shared responsibility in cloud computing clarifies roles and responsibilities between the cloud vendor and the customer, ensuring efficiency, convenience, data privacy, flexibility, and defined roles.
What areas of responsibility does the customer always hold in cloud computing?
The customer is always responsible for managing information and data, devices (such as mobile and PCs), and accounts and identities across Software as a Service (SaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), and On-premises environments.
How does responsibility vary across different cloud service models?
Responsibility for identity and directory infrastructure, applications, network controls, and operating systems differs across SaaS, PaaS, IaaS, and On-premises environments. For example, in SaaS, Microsoft typically bears more responsibility, while in IaaS and On-premises, the customer holds greater responsibility.
What aspects of cloud services are shared between the cloud provider and the customer?
The responsibility for identity and directory infrastructure, applications, network controls, and operating systems varies between being solely managed by the cloud provider or shared with the customer, depending on the cloud service model.
What is the cloud provider typically responsible for across different cloud service types?
The cloud provider is generally responsible for managing physical hosts, physical network infrastructure, and the physical datacenter across SaaS, PaaS, and IaaS. However, in On-premises environments, the customer is responsible for these aspects.
Why is understanding the shared responsibility model important in cloud computing?
Understanding the shared responsibility model helps determine the correct cloud service for specific needs and prevents security gaps by ensuring that both the cloud provider and the customer understand their respective responsibilities.
