Cloud Service Models and Vendor Management

Episode: Cloud Service Models and Vendor Management In this episode of DeepDive, XatusBetaZx17 breaks down cloud service models—IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS—and how to choose between them. Then we get practical about vendor management: the shared responsibility model, evaluating SLAs/SLOs, security & compliance requirements, data residency, cost control, lock-in vs. portability, and building an exit strategy. Whether you’re spinning up a small lab or negotiating enterprise contracts, you’ll leave with a checklist to select the right provider and manage them over time. Resources & Links: • The NIST Definition of Cloud Computing (SP 800-145) (PDF) (https://nvlpubs.nist.gov/nistpubs/legacy/sp/nistspecialpublication800-145.pdf). (NIST Publications) • Cybersecurity Supply Chain Risk Management Practices (SP 800-161 Rev. 1) (PDF) (https://nvlpubs.nist.gov/nistpubs/SpecialPublications/NIST.SP.800-161r1.pdf). (NIST Publications) • Subscribe & leave a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite app!