Cloud Security : A Comprehensive Guide to Secure Cloud Computing.
Title:
Cloud Security : A Comprehensive Guide to Secure Cloud Computing.
Author:
Krutz, Ronald L.
ISBN:
9780470921449
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Edition:
1st ed.
Physical Description:
1 online resource (387 pages)
Contents:
CLOUD SECURITY: A Comprenhensive Guide to Secure Cloud Computing -- Contents at a Glance -- About the Authors -- Contents -- Foreword -- Introduction -- Overview of the Book and Technology -- How This Book Is Organized -- Who Should Read This Book -- Summary -- Chapter 1: Cloud Computing Fundamentals -- What Is Cloud Computing? -- Essential Characteristics -- Architectural Influences -- Technological Influences -- Operational Influences -- Summary -- Notes -- Chapter 2: Cloud Computing Architecture -- Cloud Delivery Models -- Cloud Deployment Models -- Expected Benefits -- Summary -- Notes -- Chapter 3: Cloud Computing Software Security Fundamentals -- Cloud Information Security Objectives -- Cloud Security Services -- Relevant Cloud Security Design Principles -- Secure Cloud Software Requirements -- Secure Cloud Software Testing -- Cloud Computing and Business Continuity Planning/Disaster Recovery -- Summary -- Notes -- Chapter 4: Cloud Computing Risk Issues -- The CIA Triad -- Privacy and Compliance Risks -- Threats to Infrastructure, Data, and Access Control -- Cloud Service Provider Risks -- Summary -- Notes -- Chapter 5: Cloud Computing Security Challenges -- Security Policy Implementation -- Virtualization Security Management -- Summary -- Notes -- Chapter 6: Cloud Computing Security Architecture -- Architectural Considerations -- Identity Management and Access Control -- Autonomic Security -- Summary -- Notes -- Chapter 7: Cloud Computing Life Cycle Issues -- Standards -- Incident Response -- Encryption and Key Management -- Retirement -- Summary -- Notes -- Chapter 8: Useful Next Steps and Approaches -- Getting Answers -- Getting Help -- Getting Started -- Parting Words -- Notes -- Glossary of Terms and Acronyms -- References -- Index.
Abstract:
Well-known security experts decipher the most challenging aspect of cloud computing-security Cloud computing allows for both large and small organizations to have the opportunity to use Internet-based services so that they can reduce start-up costs, lower capital expenditures, use services on a pay-as-you-use basis, access applications only as needed, and quickly reduce or increase capacities. However, these benefits are accompanied by a myriad of security issues, and this valuable book tackles the most common security challenges that cloud computing faces. The authors offer you years of unparalleled expertise and knowledge as they discuss the extremely challenging topics of data ownership, privacy protections, data mobility, quality of service and service levels, bandwidth costs, data protection, and support. As the most current and complete guide to helping you find your way through a maze of security minefields, this book is mandatory reading if you are involved in any aspect of cloud computing. Coverage Includes: Cloud Computing Fundamentals Cloud Computing Architecture Cloud Computing Software Security Fundamentals Cloud Computing Risks Issues Cloud Computing Security Challenges Cloud Computing Security Architecture Cloud Computing Life Cycle Issues Useful Next Steps and Approaches.
Local Note:
Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, Michigan : ProQuest Ebook Central, 2017. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest Ebook Central affiliated libraries.
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