Cloud Computing Protected: Security Assessment Handbook - Softcover

Rhoton, John

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0956355625 ISBN 13: 9780956355621

Publisher: Recursive, Limited, 2013

Synopsis

Cloud Computing Protected describes the most important security challenges that organizations face as they seek to adopt public cloud services and implement their own cloud-based infrastructure.These emerging technologies introduce new risks:- Virtualization hinders monitoring and can lead to server sprawl.- Multi-tenancy exposes risks of data leakage to co-tenants.- Outsourcing reduces both control and visibility over services and data.- Internet delivery increases the exposure of valuable information assets.- Ambiguity in jurisdiction and national laws complicates compliance.- Lack of standardization can lead to lock-in binding customers to providers.Fortunately, there are also many security benefits that customers can enjoy as they implement cloud services:- Specialized providers can invest in best-in-class tools and expertise.- Contractual terms can define the function and scope of critical services.- Public services undergo scrutiny from the collective worldwide community.- Subscribing to multiple providers increases redundancy.- Global reach facilitates early alerts and consistent policy enforcement.This book looks at these and other areas where the advent of cloud computing has the opportunity to influence security risks, safeguards and processes.

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Cloud Computing Protected Cloud Computing Protected describes the most important security challenges that organizations face as they seek to adopt public cloud services and implement their own cloud-based infrastructure. There is no question that these emerging technologies introduce new risks: Virtualization hinders monitoring and can lead to server sprawl. Multi-tenancy exposes risks of data leakage to co-tenants. Outsourcing reduces both control and visibility over services and data. Internet service delivery increases the exposure of valuable information assets. Ambiguity in jurisdiction and national regulations complicates regulatory compliance. Lack of standardization can lead ...

About the Author

David took up photography and eventually became the A.C.P. news royalty and fashion photographer covering Europe and the Middle East, while always looking for humourous photos. David also worked with and for Lady Tryon taking her own family photographs, then joined the Daily Sketch for its last two years. He then went and worked for the Daily Mail and most other Fleet Street newspapers and magazines until joining the Mirror Group newspapers.

Edition details

• Publisher: Recursive, Limited
• Publication date: 2013
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0956355625
• ISBN 13: 9780956355621
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 412