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Application identity is critical to securing interactions between services, users, and cloud providers. This episode covers OAuth 2.0 as the leading framework for delegated authorization, OpenID Conn…

APIs are the glue of modern cloud applications, and their security is a top priority. In this episode, we explore how authentication and authorization work for APIs, highlighting practices such as OA…

Applications today are increasingly built on microservices and APIs, and each component introduces potential vulnerabilities. This episode focuses on threat modeling at the application level, showing…

The Secure Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) provides the structure for building applications that remain resilient under attack. In this episode, we explore how secure requirements, design pract…

Domain 4 shifts focus to application security, addressing how cloud-hosted and cloud-native applications are designed, built, and secured. This episode introduces the scope of the domain, including s…

Cloud adoption rarely happens in isolation—most organizations operate hybrid models that bridge on-premises infrastructure with cloud services. In this episode, we explore the role of edge gateways, …

Backup and recovery strategies have evolved dramatically in the cloud, where snapshots, replication, and disaster recovery services are built into most platforms. This episode explores these options …

Resilience is more than availability; it is about designing systems that anticipate failure and adapt automatically. In this episode, we cover resilience engineering concepts such as auto-scaling, se…

Vulnerability management remains a cornerstone of security, but in the cloud, it requires specialized tools and approaches. This episode examines how vulnerability scanning applies to cloud-native ho…

Logging is one of the most critical enablers of visibility in the cloud, yet it is often misunderstood or underutilized. In this episode, we begin by distinguishing between control plane logs, which …

Supply chain security has become one of the most urgent issues in cloud and IT. This episode explores how software provenance, Software Bills of Materials (SBOMs), and code-signing ensure integrity i…

Infrastructure as Code (IaC) makes cloud environments reproducible and scalable, but insecure templates can replicate vulnerabilities at speed. This episode explains how to secure IaC through validat…

Secrets such as passwords, tokens, and keys are among the most sensitive assets in cloud infrastructure. This episode examines best practices for managing secrets, including vaulting solutions, autom…

Identity is the new perimeter in cloud, and integrating it correctly is critical. This episode explores federated identity, single sign-on, and the use of identity providers to manage access to cloud…

Cloud networks are virtual, but the principles of segmentation remain as important as ever. In this episode, we cover traditional controls such as firewalls alongside modern practices like microsegme…

Serverless computing abstracts away servers, but it does not remove security responsibilities. In this episode, we explain how serverless platforms work through event-driven models and highlight the …

Containers have transformed application delivery by making software portable and efficient, but they introduce unique risks. This episode explores container platforms in depth, focusing on orchestrat…

When deploying workloads in the cloud, consistency and control are vital. This episode examines the use of security baselines, patch management, and golden images as techniques for building strong co…

Virtualization is the foundation of cloud computing, and understanding its stack is essential for both exam readiness and real-world practice. In this episode, we explore how hypervisors create isola…

Domain 3 of the CCSP exam takes us into the technical backbone of the cloud: platforms and infrastructure. In this episode, we establish the scope of the domain, including compute, storage, networkin…