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Cloud Security
Security
Security controls for cloud environments: identity, network segmentation, encryption, monitoring, and governance.
Definition
Cloud security includes configuration management, IAM (least privilege), encryption at rest/in transit, logging, monitoring, and incident response across cloud resources.
In plain English
Security controls for cloud environments: identity, network segmentation, encryption, monitoring, and governance.
Why this matters
Why it matters: Cloud resources are internet-facing by default in many setups; misconfigurations can expose large datasets quickly.
Example
Example: Enforce MFA for admins, use role-based access, enable audit logs, and continuously scan for public buckets and overly permissive policies.