Unified Cloud Risk Model for Better Security

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Objectives to cover: 

  • Introduction: Provides an overview of the need for a unified model to assess cloud security risks.

  • Cloud Risk Identification: Highlights methods to detect potential threats within cloud environments.

  • Vulnerability Assessment: Examines weaknesses in cloud infrastructure and configurations.

  • Threat Classification: Categorizes risks based on severity, likelihood, and impact.

  • Risk Evaluation Framework: Defines how risks are prioritized and measured within the model.

  • Security Controls Mapping: Aligns risks with appropriate technical and policy-based controls.

  • Automated Risk Monitoring: Emphasizes continuous detection using automated cloud security tools.

  • Compliance and Governance: Ensures alignment with industry standards and regulatory requirements.

  • Model Scalability: Addresses how the framework adapts to growing or changing cloud architectures.

  • Conclusion: Summarizes how the unified model enhances cloud security through structured risk analysis.

Reference: MLA