Security and Governance in the Cloud

In this lesson, you will learn about the benefits of security and governance in cloud computing. These features are essential for ensuring that your cloud deployments are compliant with corporate standards and regulatory requirements while maintaining robust security.

Governance

Cloud features support governance and compliance, whether you're deploying infrastructure as a service (IaaS) or software as a service (SaaS). Here are some key aspects:

• Templates : Cloud providers offer templates to ensure all deployed resources meet corporate standards and government regulations. These templates can be updated as standards change, ensuring continuous compliance.
• Auditing : Cloud-based auditing tools flag any resources that are out of compliance with your corporate standards and provide mitigation strategies. This helps maintain governance across your cloud environment.
• Automatic Updates : Depending on your operating model, software patches and updates may be automatically applied to your resources, aiding both governance and security.

Security

Cloud computing offers flexible security options to match your specific needs:

• Maximum Control with IaaS : If you require maximum control over security, IaaS provides physical resources that allow you to manage operating systems, installed software, patches, and maintenance.
• Managed Security with PaaS and SaaS : For those who prefer automated patches and maintenance, platform as a service (PaaS) or software as a service (SaaS) deployments are ideal cloud strategies. These models handle most of the security maintenance for you.
• DDoS Protection : Cloud providers are typically well-equipped to handle distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks, enhancing the robustness and security of your network.

By setting up solid governance from the start, you can keep your cloud environment compliant and secure.