Cloud Computing Protected : Security Assessment Handbook

John Rhoton

ISBN 10: 0956355625 / ISBN 13: 9780956355621

Published by John Rhoton Consulting Feb 2013, 2013

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Neuware - 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 to a lock-in binding customers to their providers. Fortunately, there are also many security benefits that customers can enjoy as they implement cloud services: - Highly specialized providers have the economy of scale to invest in best-in-class tools and expertise. - Contractual terms can clearly define the function and scope of critical services. - Public services receive unprecedented scrutiny from the collective worldwide community. - It is possible to achieve unlimited levels of redundancy by subscribing to multiple providers. - The global reach of the Internet and security specialists facilitates early alerts and drives 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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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Cloud Computing Protected : Security Assessment Handbook
• Publisher: John Rhoton Consulting Feb 2013
• Publication Date: 2013
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0956355625
• ISBN 13: 9780956355621
• Binding: Taschenbuch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 246W x 187H x 25D millimeters 246 millimeters width by 187 millimeters height by 25 millimeters depth
• Weight: 748 grams

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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.