From the course: Cybersecurity Awareness: Cloud Security

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Cloud security terminology

Cloud security terminology

- [Instructor] In this lesson on Cloud Security Terminology, I'll break down the fundamentals of cloud security and why it's essential to protect both your personal and business data. In today's digital world, cloud technology is everywhere. Whether you're storing documents in Google Drive, sharing documents through Dropbox, or collaborating with colleagues using Microsoft 365, but as cloud adoption grows, so does the security risks. At its core, cloud security is about keeping your information safe when using cloud-based services. That includes protecting data from cyber threats, securing user access, and ensuring compliance with industry regulations. A key concept in cloud security is the shared responsibility model, which means that cloud providers like Google, Microsoft, and AWS handle some security aspects like infrastructure protection. But you and I as a user are responsible for tasks such as securing your account, setting strong passwords, and enabling security features like…

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