Understanding Cloud Computing Concepts
In this section, we are going to look at different cloud computing concepts that may appear in the CompTIA Security+ exam. Make sure that you are familiar with them:
- Cloud Service Provider (CSP): CSPs are entities that resell cloud services to customers. They can provide infrastructure, software, VMs, and other services that a customer needs. Managed Cloud Service Providers (MCSP) will also take over the day-to-day running of your cloud as they have the expertise to do so.
- Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP): An MSSP will maintain the security environment for companies that will include enterprise firewalls, intrusion prevention and detection systems, and SIEM systems. They have a very highly skilled workforce who will take this headache away from a company. At https://wizardcyber.com/blog/managed-security-service-provider/ is an article about choosing an MSSP.
- Fog Computing: Fog computing complements cloud computing by processing...
