Chapter 2Cloud Data Security

Responsibility for many elements of cloud security are shared between the cloud service provider (CSP) and the cloud consumer, while each party retains exclusive control over some elements. For example, the CSP is always responsible for the physical security of the infrastructure, while the consumer retains control over the identity and access management concerns of their applications and services. When it comes to securing data stored in the cloud, the most important thing to remember is that the consumer is always accountable. Securing the data and ensuring that the CSP implements adequate security practices are essential activities the cloud consumer must perform.

Describe Cloud Data Concepts

Data is a crucial ...

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