Using cybersecurity strategies in the cloud
In Chapter 9, Cybersecurity Strategies, we examined several cybersecurity strategies that I have seen employed in the industry over the past two decades. We evaluated these strategies using the Cybersecurity Fundamentals Scoring System (CFSS). The CFSS score estimate for each strategy helps us understand how well they address the Cybersecurity Fundamentals. To refresh your memory, a summary of the CFSS scores for each strategy is provided in Figure 12.1.
Figure 12.1: CFSS score estimate summary
Almost any of these strategies can be used in the cloud. Let’s look at a few of these strategies in the context of the cloud.
Using the Protect and Recover Strategy in the cloud
CSPs offer granular firewall and network controls that can help organizations adopt and operate the Protect and Recover Strategy. The power of APIs and automation in the cloud enables Network teams and Security teams to provision and operate Web...