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Cloud security Fundamentals

Understand cloud security principles, shared responsibility model, and security best practices for cloud environments.

65 minBy Priygop TeamLast updated: Feb 2026

Shared Responsibility Model

In cloud computing, security is a shared responsibility between the cloud provider and the customer. Understanding this model is crucial for implementing proper security measures.

security Pillars

  • Identity and Access Management (IAM): User authentication and authorization
  • Data Protection: encryption at rest and in transit
  • Network security: VPCs, security groups, firewalls
  • Compliance: Meeting regulatory requirements
  • Monitoring: security event detection and response

📚 Additional Resources

Recommended Reading

  • Cloud security Best Practices
  • DevSecOps Implementation Guide
  • Compliance Framework Overview
  • security Automation Guide

Online Resources

  • AWS security Best Practices
  • Azure security Center
  • Google Cloud security Command Center
  • security Tools Comparison
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