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23 plain-language terms mapped for CCSP: Certified Cloud Security Professional. Lists are Accumentum study aids based on our glossary and PathKey™ coverage, not a vendor blueprint reprint.
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- Cloud Security OperationsCloud Security Operations involves specialized practices for monitoring, detecting, and responding to threats in cloud environments.
- Cloud workload protection platformA CWPP secures cloud applications and data by integrating security controls for workloads like VMs, containers, and serverless functions.
- Conditional Access policyA security control that grants, denies, or requires additional authentication for cloud resource access based on conditions.
- Entra IDEntra ID is Microsoft's cloud identity and access management service. It centralizes user identities and controls access to cloud resources.
- IAM userAn IAM user is a cloud identity with specific permissions, enabling granular control over resource access and enhancing security.
- Root accountThe root account is the primary administrative identity in cloud environments, granting unrestricted access to all resources and services.
- SSPMSSPM, or SaaS security posture management, identifies and fixes security risks and misconfigurations in SaaS applications.
- CCSP: Certified Cloud Security ProfessionalCCSP: Certified Cloud Security Professional is a professional certification topic covered in Accumentum training catalogs and PathKey™ guides.
- CDSSCDSS, or Cloud Data Security Strategy, is your plan for protecting sensitive information in cloud environments.
- Cloud SecurityCloud security protects cloud systems, data, and applications from threats using policies and technologies.
- Cloud Security ConceptsCloud security concepts are principles for protecting data, apps, and infrastructure in cloud environments, addressing unique challenges like shared res...
- CNAPPA CNAPP unifies cloud security tools for comprehensive protection of applications and workloads across their lifecycle.
- Context CraftingContext crafting defines and shapes understanding of technological situations, ensuring shared comprehension for effective decision-making.
- CSPMCSPM tools automate the detection and remediation of cloud security misconfigurations and compliance risks.
- CWPPCWPPs protect cloud workloads like VMs and containers, offering runtime security and threat detection across hybrid environments.
- Defender XDRMicrosoft Defender XDR unifies security signals from endpoints, identities, email, and cloud for comprehensive threat detection and response.
- Direct ConnectAWS Direct Connect provides a dedicated network connection to Amazon Web Services, bypassing the public internet for improved performance and security.
- IAM policyAn IAM policy is a JSON document defining permissions for cloud identities, specifying allowed actions on resources.
- IAM roleAn IAM role is a cloud identity granting temporary permissions to resources, essential for secure and efficient cloud operations.
- Security Architecture: Cloud CapabilitiesDesigning and implementing security controls for cloud environments, integrating security into cloud deployments.
- Security with Google CloudSecurity with Google Cloud is the set of practices and tools to protect data and infrastructure within Google Cloud Platform.
- Shared responsibility modelThe shared responsibility model defines security duties between cloud providers and customers, ensuring clear accountability for cloud environments.
- Well-Architected FrameworkA set of best practices for building and operating reliable, secure, efficient, and cost-effective cloud solutions.
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