Analyzing Risks

In this chapter, you will be going over cloud security risk management. This will include some definitions, how the risk management process differs from the on-site model, how to approach, assess, and mitigate risk, and the roles of both cloud service providers (CSPs) and the customer. In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, where cloud computing has become the backbone of global business operations, understanding the intricate dynamics of cloud security is imperative. For CCSP candidates, mastering the art of identifying and mitigating risks across physical, logical, and virtual environments is not just a skill, it’s a necessity.

This chapter dives deep into the definitions and methodologies that cloud consumers and providers must understand to safeguard their infrastructures. By exploring how to analyze, assess, and address potential vulnerabilities with effective countermeasures, you will be equipped with some of the knowledge needed to fortify...