Which cloud deployment model is characterized by joint ownership of assets among an affinity group?

The community cloud deployment model is characterized by the joint ownership of assets among a group of organizations that share common concerns, such as security, compliance, or performance requirements. This model allows several organizations with similar interests to collaborate and benefit from shared resources and infrastructure while maintaining some level of control and privacy over their data and operations.

This collaborative environment is ideal for organizations that may not have the resources to implement a private cloud individually but still require a level of separation from a public cloud due to specific regulatory, compliance, or operational needs. By pooling resources, organizations can reduce costs and enhance the overall security posture while focusing on their unique requirements.

This model contrasts with others: the hybrid model combines private and public clouds, providing flexibility but not focusing on shared concern ownership. The public cloud is entirely owned and managed by a third-party vendor, serving multiple tenants without the shared ownership aspect. The private cloud is dedicated to a single organization, thus lacking the collaborative equity of shared assets found in the community cloud model.