Cloud Security Operations
Cloud Security Operations is a set of practices and processes focused on protecting cloud-based systems, data, and infrastructure from cyber threats. It involves continuous monitoring, incident response, vulnerability management, and compliance enforcement in cloud environments. This discipline ensures the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of cloud resources through proactive and reactive security measures.
Developers should learn Cloud Security Operations to build and maintain secure applications in cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud, especially as organizations migrate to cloud-native architectures. It is critical for roles involving DevOps, site reliability engineering (SRE), or cloud administration to prevent data breaches, meet regulatory requirements (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA), and reduce downtime from security incidents. Use cases include implementing security automation, responding to cloud-specific threats, and ensuring secure deployment pipelines.