Cloud Service Providers (CSPs) and Cloud Service Customers (CSCs) share security responsibilities. The allocation of responsibilities is constant.

Cloud Service Providers (CSPs) and Cloud Service Customers (CSCs) share security responsibilities. The exact allocation of responsibilities depends on the technology and context.

Cloud Service Providers (CSPs) are solely responsible for security in the cloud environment. Cloud Service Customers (CSCs) have an advisory role.

Cloud Service Customers (CSCs) are solely responsible for security in the cloud environment. The Cloud Service Providers (CSPs) are accountable.

All CSPs use the same organizational structure and terminology.

Different CSPs may have similar structures but use varying terminology.

CSPs have vastly different organizational structures and identical terminology.

Terminology difference in CSPs does not affect cybersecurity practices.

Service and Application Logs

Security Logs

Network Logs

Debug Logs

It replaces the need to enforce the principles of the need to know

It ensures only authorized users have access to resources

It automates and streamlines security processes in the organization

It reduces the need for regular security training and auditing, and frees up cybersecurity budget

On-Demand Self-Service

Broad Network Access

Resource Pooling

Rapid Elasticity