{"id":39092,"date":"2026-03-31T19:44:48","date_gmt":"2026-03-31T19:44:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fidelissecurity.com\/?post_type=glossary&p=39092"},"modified":"2026-03-31T20:51:06","modified_gmt":"2026-03-31T20:51:06","slug":"cloud-network","status":"publish","type":"glossary","link":"https:\/\/fidelissecurity.com\/es\/glossary\/cloud-network\/","title":{"rendered":"Cloud Network"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Defining Cloud Network<\/h2> <\/div>\n

A cloud network is a virtualized network infrastructure that connects cloud resources, services and users over the internet or private connections. It enables the delivery, management and security of cloud based applications and data by providing scalable, flexible and on-demand networking capabilities.<\/p><\/div> <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Technically, cloud networks use software defined networking (SDN) and network function virtualization (NFV) to decouple network control from physical devices. This allows administrators to configure, manage and optimize network traffic programmatically. Components such as virtual private clouds (VPCs), subnets, security groups and virtual routers are common elements that form a cloud network\u2019s architecture. These networks support secure connectivity, isolation and efficient routing of data within and across cloud environments.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Cloud networks are the foundation layer in cloud security architecture by providing the framework to enforce security policies, control access and monitor traffic flow. They integrate with identity and access management (IAM), firewalls, intrusion detection and prevention systems (IDS\/IPS)<\/a> and encryption services to protect cloud assets from unauthorized access, data breaches and other cyber threats. Effective cloud network security depends on robust cloud networking capabilities to segment resources, limit lateral movement and maintain visibility.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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