Chapter 3
Domain 1: Cloud Concepts, Architecture, and Design, Part 1
IN THIS CHAPTER
Grasping cloud computing concepts and architectures
Defining cloud roles, characteristics, and technologies
Understanding technologies that leverage or benefit from cloud computing
In this chapter, you begin tackling the material at the heart of the exam by taking a deep dive into key concepts related to cloud computing, architecture, and design. Domain 1 represents 17 percent of the CCSP certification exam, and this chapter covers the first half of Domain 1.
The great news for security professionals is that many of the concepts from traditional data center models still apply in cloud environments. Having said that, a detailed understanding of cloud computing concepts is critical when creating and managing security cloud security programs. In this chapter, you learn about cloud’s essential characteristics, service models (or categories), deployment models, and more.
Understanding Cloud Computing Concepts
Before you create and manage secure cloud architectures, you need to get comfortable with some cloud computing fundamentals. To help you talk the talk, this section explains the most important ...
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