Securing the Cloud

Cloud Computing harnesses the power, storage capacity, and various software applications of the Internet and provides these to businesses as a service. This book discusses making the move to The Cloud while securing your piece of it. It details the strengths and weaknesses of securing a company's information in the cloud.

Autorentext

Vic (J.R.) Winkler is a Senior Associate at Booz Allen Hamilton, providing technical consultation to U.S. Government clients. He is a published InfoSec and cyber security researcher as well as an expert in intrusion/anomaly detection.

Zusammenfassung
As companies turn to burgeoning cloud computing technology to streamline and save money, security is a fundamental concern. Loss of certain control and lack of trust make this transition difficult unless you know how to handle it. This title discusses making the move to the cloud while securing your piece of it.

Inhalt

Introduction

1. Introduction to Cloud Computing and Security
2. Cloud Computing Architecture
3. Security Concerns, Risk Issues, and Legal Aspects
4. Securing the Cloud: Architecture
5. Securing the Cloud: Data Security
6. Securing the Cloud: Key Strategies and Best Practices
7. Security Criteria: Building an Internal Cloud
8. Security Criteria: Selecting an External Cloud Provider
9. Evaluating Cloud Security: An Information Security Framework
10. Operating a Cloud