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Topic 1.1 of Cloud Computing Fundamentals and Architecture
NIST SP 800-145 definition, the five essential characteristics, and the IaaS/PaaS/SaaS service models with security implications.
By the end of this topic, you will
Quadrant 1 · e-Tutorial
Quick Bites · 2
Quadrant 2 · e-Content
Quadrant 3 · Web Resources
Downloadable reference material
External links
NIST SP 800-145: The NIST Definition of Cloud Computing
The authoritative NIST definition covering five characteristics, three service models, and four deployment models.
NIST SP 800-145: The NIST Definition of Cloud Computing
The authoritative NIST definition covering five characteristics, three service models, and four deployment models.
CSA Security Guidance for Critical Areas of Cloud Computing
The Cloud Security Alliance guidance covering 14 domains of cloud security with practical recommendations.
CSA Security Guidance for Critical Areas of Cloud Computing
The Cloud Security Alliance guidance covering 14 domains of cloud security with practical recommendations.
AWS Well-Architected Security Pillar
AWS prescriptive guidance for building secure cloud architectures across identity, detection, infrastructure, data, and incident response.
AWS Well-Architected Security Pillar
AWS prescriptive guidance for building secure cloud architectures across identity, detection, infrastructure, data, and incident response.
ENISA Cloud Security Guide for SMEs
Practical cloud security guidance from the EU Agency for Cybersecurity, applicable beyond SMEs.
ENISA Cloud Security Guide for SMEs
Practical cloud security guidance from the EU Agency for Cybersecurity, applicable beyond SMEs.
Quadrant 4 · Self-Assessment
Foundations of Cloud Computing
NIST SP 800-145, service models, deployment models, shared responsibility, virtualisation, and migration strategies.
Cloud Security: Complete Assessment
Comprehensive 120-question assessment covering all six chapters of the Cloud Security eBook 2026.
