CompTIA Security+ (SY0-601) Cert Prep: 6 Cloud Security Design and Implementation

Explore the world of cloud security as you study for version SY0-601 of the CompTIA Security+ exam. Learn about virtualization, essential cloud computing concepts, and more.

Introduction

• Cloud security
• What you need to know
• Study resources

1. Cloud Computing

• What is the cloud?
• Cloud computing roles
• Drivers for cloud computing
• Multitenant computing
• Cost-benefit analysis
• Security service providers

2. Virtualization

• Virtualization
• Desktop and application virtualization

3. Cloud Building Blocks

• Cloud compute resources
• Cloud storage
• Cloud networking
• Cloud databases
• Cloud orchestration
• Containers

4. Cloud Reference Architecture

• Cloud activities and the cloud reference architecture
• Cloud deployment models
• Cloud service categories
• Edge and fog computing
• Security and privacy concerns in the cloud
• Data sovereignty
• Operational concerns in the cloud

5. Cloud Security Controls

• Cloud Firewall considerations
• Cloud application security
• Cloud provider security controls

Conclusion

• Continuing your studies