Implement Cloud Security

Overview & Purpose

What This Standard Covers

This standard outlines the requirements for implementing cloud security, focusing on protecting data, applications, and infrastructure in cloud environments from unauthorized access and security threats through appropriate measures and controls.

Performance Criteria

• Engage with cloud architects to define security requirements.
• Develop and implement cloud security policies and controls.
• Implement Identity and Access Management (IAM) policies.
• Use encryption methods to safeguard data.
• Establish network security controls (firewalls, IDS/IPS).
• Monitor network traffic for anomalies and incidents.
• Conduct routine vulnerability assessments and penetration testing.
• Maintain security incident response plans.
• Produce documentation and reports on cloud security compliance.

Knowledge & Understanding Requirements

• Understand cloud platforms and their security features.
• Familiarity with secure cloud environment architecture and security protocols.
• Knowledge of security responsibilities in shared responsibility models.
• Fundamentals of Identity and Access Management (IAM) and Role-Based Access Control (RBAC).
• Implementation of Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) and Single Sign-On (SSO).
• Encryption methods for protecting sensitive data.
• Configuration of Virtual Private Clouds (VPCs) and subnets.
• Application of Network Access Control Lists (NACLs) and security groups.
• Maintenance of Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems (IDPS).
• Deployment of Web Application Firewalls (WAF) and API security measures.
• Monitoring cloud network traffic for threat detection.
• Conducting security audits and assessments for compliance.
• Using Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) tools.
• Implementing automation for security policy enforcement.
• Risk identification and mitigation in cloud engineering practices.
• Procedures for escalating security issues and developing reports.

Relevent Roles

• Cloud Security Engineer, Cloud Architect, IT Security Analyst, Network Security Engineer, Systems Administrator (Cloud-focused), Compliance Officer (Cloud Security).