Cloud Security protects users, applications, and data in the cloud using identity management, access control, and encryption.
It ensures that only authorized users can access resources and all data remains secure.
Main security components are:
Identity defines who can access cloud resources.
Access control defines what an identity can do.
Encryption protects data confidentiality.
You want to secure a web application hosted in the cloud.
web-adminExample IAM policy:
{
"Effect": "Allow",
"Action": ["ec2:StartInstances", "ec2:StopInstances"],
"Resource": "*"
}
Enable encryption on database
Enable encryption on storage bucket
Use KMS-managed encryption keys
Use HTTPS with SSL certificate
Encrypt API traffic
Use VPN for admin access
Enable logs and alerts
Track login attempts
Review access reports
Strong identity protection
Granular access control
Secure data storage
Encrypted communication
Compliance-ready
Cloud security uses identity, access control, and encryption to protect users, applications, and data.
It ensures only authorized access and keeps sensitive data safe.