Episode 56 — Domain 4 Overview: Cloud Application Security
Show notes
Domain 4 shifts focus to application security, addressing how cloud-hosted and cloud-native applications are designed, built, and secured. This episode introduces the scope of the domain, including secure development practices, API protections, testing methodologies, and runtime defenses. Cloud application security is especially dynamic, as applications evolve quickly and rely heavily on microservices and third-party code.
The CCSP exam expects candidates to understand how application security principles apply in the cloud, including the shared responsibility between developers, operations teams, and providers. This overview prepares you for a deeper exploration of secure SDLC, DevSecOps, and testing techniques that ensure software remains trustworthy in distributed environments. Produced by BareMetalCyber.com.