Securing the Cloud
eBook - ePub

Securing the Cloud

Cloud Computer Security Techniques and Tactics

  1. 314 pages
  2. English
  3. ePUB (mobile friendly)
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub

Securing the Cloud

Cloud Computer Security Techniques and Tactics

About this book

Securing the Cloud is the first book that helps you secure your information while taking part in the time and cost savings of cloud computing. As companies turn to burgeoning cloud computing technology to streamline and save money, security is a fundamental concern. The cloud offers flexibility, adaptability, scalability, and in the case of security - resilience. Securing the Cloud explains how to make the move to the cloud, detailing the strengths and weaknesses of securing a company's information with different cloud approaches. It offers a clear and concise framework to secure a business' assets while making the most of this new technology.This book considers alternate approaches for securing a piece of the cloud, such as private vs. public clouds, SaaS vs. IaaS, and loss of control and lack of trust. It discusses the cloud's impact on security roles, highlighting security as a service, data backup, and disaster recovery. It also describes the benefits of moving to the cloud - solving for limited availability of space, power, and storage.This book will appeal to network and security IT staff and management responsible for design, implementation and management of IT structures from admins to CSOs, CTOs, CIOs and CISOs.- Named The 2011 Best Identity Management Book by InfoSec Reviews- Provides a sturdy and stable framework to secure your piece of the cloud, considering alternate approaches such as private vs. public clouds, SaaS vs. IaaS, and loss of control and lack of trust- Discusses the cloud's impact on security roles, highlighting security as a service, data backup, and disaster recovery- Details the benefits of moving to the cloud-solving for limited availability of space, power, and storage

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Table of contents

  1. Cover image
  2. Table of Contents
  3. Front Matter
  4. Copyright
  5. Dedication
  6. Acknowledgments
  7. About the Author
  8. About the Technical Editor
  9. Introduction
  10. Chapter 1. Introduction to Cloud Computing and Security
  11. Chapter 2. Cloud Computing Architecture
  12. Chapter 3. Security Concerns, Risk Issues, and Legal Aspects
  13. Chapter 4. Securing the Cloud: Architecture
  14. Chapter 5. Securing the Cloud: Data Security
  15. Chapter 6. Securing the Cloud: Key Strategies and Best Practices
  16. Chapter 7. Security Criteria: Building an Internal Cloud
  17. Chapter 8. Security Criteria: Selecting an External Cloud Provider
  18. Chapter 9. Evaluating Cloud Security: An Information Security Framework
  19. Chapter 10. Operating a Cloud
  20. Index