Cloud Security Interview Questions
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What is the shared responsibility model in cloud security?
The cloud provider is responsible for securing the underlying cloud infrastructure, while the customer is responsible for securing their applications, data, and workloads running on the cloud.
How would you ensure secure communication between cloud resources?
Use secure protocols like HTTPS, SSH, and VPN. Encrypt data in transit and at rest. Implement access controls and identity management.
What measures would you take to protect against distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks?
Implement web application firewalls, load balancing, and traffic monitoring. Use cloud provider's DDoS protection services. Have a disaster recovery plan.
How would you approach identity and access management in the cloud?
Implement least privilege access, multifactor authentication, and role-based access controls. Use identity federation and single sign-on. Regularly review and audit access.
What are some best practices for securing cloud storage?
Encrypt data at rest, implement access controls, and enable versioning and logging. Use secure transfer protocols and avoid public access.
How would you secure cloud-based virtual machines?
Keep them patched and updated, use secure baselines, and restrict unnecessary access. Implement firewalls, antivirus, and intrusion detection systems.
What are some common cloud security compliance standards?
PCI DSS for payment card data, HIPAA for healthcare data, GDPR for personal data protection, and others like ISO 27001 and NIST 800-53.
