312-40 - EC-Council Certified Cloud Security Engineer (CCSE)

To prevent employees from accessing restricted or inappropriate web pages, the security team of TechnoSoft Pvt. Ltd. should implement URL filtering.

• URL Filtering: This technique involves blocking access to specific URLs or websites based on a defined set of rules or categories. It is used to enforce web browsing policies and prevent access to sites that are not permitted in the workplace.
• Implementation:
• Benefits of URL Filtering:

References:

• Best Practices for Implementing Web Filtering and Monitoring.
• Guide to URL Filtering Solutions for Enterprise Security.

• Block-Level Storage: Block-level storage is a type of data storage typically used for storing file systems and handling raw storage volumes. It allows for individual management of data blocks1.
• Amazon EBS: Amazon Elastic Block Store (Amazon EBS) provides high-performance block storage service designed for use with Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2) for both throughput and transaction-intensive workloads at any scale2.
• Data Types: Amazon EBS is suitable for structured, unstructured, and semi-structured data, making it a versatile choice for Christina’s organization’s needs2.
• Use Cases: Common use cases for Amazon EBS include databases, enterprise applications, containerized applications, big data analytics engines, file systems, and media workflows2.
• Exclusion of Other Options: Amazon Glacier is for long-term archival storage, Amazon EFS is for file storage, and Amazon S3 is for object storage. These services do not provide block-level storage like Amazon EBS does3.

References:

• AWS’s official page on Amazon EBS2.
• AWS’s explanation of block storage1.

Azure Key Vault is a cloud service provided by Microsoft Azure. It is used for managing cryptographic keys and other secrets used in cloud applications and services. Chris Evans, as a cloud security engineer, would use Azure Key Vault for the following reasons:

• Key Management: Azure Key Vault allows for the creation and control of encryption keys used to encrypt data.
• Secrets Management: It can also manage other secrets such as tokens, passwords, certificates, and API keys.
• Access Control: Key Vault provides secure access to keys and secrets based on Azure Active Directory identities.
• Audit Logs: It offers monitoring and logging capabilities to track how and when keys and secrets are accessed.
• Integration: Key Vault integrates with other Azure services, providing a seamless experience for securing application secrets.

References:

• Azure’s official documentation on Key Vault, which outlines its capabilities for key management and security.
• A guide on best practices for using Azure Key Vault for managing cryptographic keys and secrets.