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CCM Video Series: AIS - Application & Interface Security
Release Date: 11/10/2024
In this presentation, we introduce the CCM's Application and Interface Security (AIS) domain. With seven control specifications, the AIS domain is focused on securing the software and interfaces used within cloud environments. It helps organizations identify and mitigate risks during the design and development phases of their cloud-based applications.
Effective implementation of cloud security controls in this domain is crucial for Cloud Service Providers (CSPs) to safeguard the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of their applications and interfaces. Ensuring a robust security posture at this level is critical to protecting the entire cloud landscape.
Following the Shared Security Responsibility Model (SSRM), the responsibility for securing cloud infrastructure is divided between CSPs and Cloud Service Customers (CSCs). CSPs must secure the foundational infrastructure by offering secure applications and APIs, adhering to secure coding practices, establishing application security baselines, and conducting automated security testing. They are also responsible for maintaining secure runtime environments. On the other hand, CSCs are tasked with securing their applications and interfaces, ensuring proper configuration, upgrading systems as needed, and integrating security measures into new versions of applications in line with best practices and the chosen cloud deployment model.
When both CSPs and CSCs align their efforts within the AIS domain, they help create a more secure cloud environment. This reduces the risk of application vulnerabilities and strengthens the confidentiality and integrity of data. Collaboration between the two parties fosters improved communication, enabling quicker responses to emerging threats and more efficient incident resolution.
Effective implementation of cloud security controls in this domain is crucial for Cloud Service Providers (CSPs) to safeguard the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of their applications and interfaces. Ensuring a robust security posture at this level is critical to protecting the entire cloud landscape.
Following the Shared Security Responsibility Model (SSRM), the responsibility for securing cloud infrastructure is divided between CSPs and Cloud Service Customers (CSCs). CSPs must secure the foundational infrastructure by offering secure applications and APIs, adhering to secure coding practices, establishing application security baselines, and conducting automated security testing. They are also responsible for maintaining secure runtime environments. On the other hand, CSCs are tasked with securing their applications and interfaces, ensuring proper configuration, upgrading systems as needed, and integrating security measures into new versions of applications in line with best practices and the chosen cloud deployment model.
When both CSPs and CSCs align their efforts within the AIS domain, they help create a more secure cloud environment. This reduces the risk of application vulnerabilities and strengthens the confidentiality and integrity of data. Collaboration between the two parties fosters improved communication, enabling quicker responses to emerging threats and more efficient incident resolution.
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