From the course: Cloud Computing Terms Every Beginner Should Know

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Security

Security

Security is everywhere from how you set your passwords on your devices to locking the doors of your home. We take appropriate measures to secure information and places from unauthorized access. But what does security relate to when it comes to the cloud? Let's find out. Firstly, security refers to the measures and protocols implemented to protect an application from unauthorized access attacks and data breaches. When discussing security in the cloud, one common FrameWork is the shared responsibility model. This is used in cloud computing to describe the responsibilities between the cloud service providers and their customers regarding security and data protection. Essentially, the provider is responsible for securing the infrastructure, which includes hardware, software, and networking. Think of this as security of the cloud. Meanwhile, customers are responsible for securing their data, applications and configurations within a cloud environment. Think of this as security in the cloud.…

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