A hybrid cloud is a cloud deployment model that has on-premises and off-site data. A hybrid cloud is a combination of public and private clouds that are connected by a common network and share data and applications. A hybrid cloud allows an organization to leverage the benefits of both public and private clouds, such as scalability, cost-efficiency, security, and control. A hybrid cloud also enables an organization to move workloads and data between the clouds based on performance, availability, compliance, and cost requirements. For example, an organization can use a private cloud for sensitive data and applications, and a public cloud for less critical data and applications, or for temporary or seasonal workloads. A hybrid cloud can also provide backup and disaster recovery solutions by replicating data and applications between the clouds. Reference: CompTIA Cloud Essentials+ CLO-002 Study Guide, Chapter 2: Cloud Computing Concepts, page 511. Cloud Deployment Models: What's the Difference? | VMware News & Stories2. What are the different types of cloud computing? | Google Cloud3. 5 Types of Cloud Deployment Models and How to Use Them - MUO4.