Check Point Certified Cloud Specialist (CCCS)

Cost optimization refers to the ability of the system to deliver business value at the lowest cost point. This involves managing and adjusting resources, processes, and technologies in the most efficient way to ensure that the expenses are minimized while achieving the desired outcomes.

Operational Excellence is the ability to support development and run workloads effectively. It focuses on key principles such as managing operations, responding to incidents, optimizing processes, and continually improving. This pillar ensures that cloud work is thoroughly planned, measured, and adaptable.

Reliability refers to the ability of a workload to function correctly and consistently under expected conditions. This means that the system should perform its intended function without failures and ensure continuous operation.

IAM stands for Identity and Access Management. This is a security discipline that manages who has access to what resources in a system. IAM is a key aspect of cloud security, ensuring that only authorized users and devices have access to specific resources. This aligns with best practices in cloud security deployments such as CloudGuard.

The Administrator’s ability to protect data, systems, and assets while taking advantage of cloud technologies is commonly referred to as Security. This involves implementing measures to safeguard information and resources from various threats and vulnerabilities when utilizing cloud services.