Auditing cloud computing : a security and privacy guide / [edited by] Ben Halpert.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Halpert, Ben, 1986-

Series:

Wiley corporate F & A ; 21.

Wiley corporate F & A ; 21

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Business enterprises--Computer networks--Security measures.

Business enterprises.

Cloud computing--Security measures.

Cloud computing.

Information technology--Security measures.

Information technology.

Data protection.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (224 p.)

Edition:

1st edition

Place of Publication:

Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons, c2011.

Language Note:

English

System Details:

text file

Summary:

"The auditor's guide to ensuring correct security and privacy practices in a cloud computing environment. Many organizations are reporting or projecting a significant cost savings through the use of cloud computing--utilizing shared computing resources to provide ubiquitous access for organizations and end users. Just as many organizations, however, are expressing concern with security and privacy issues for their organization's data in the "cloud." Auditing Cloud Computing provides necessary guidance to build a proper audit to ensure operational integrity and customer data protection, among other aspects, are addressed for cloud based resources. Provides necessary guidance to ensure auditors address security and privacy aspects that through a proper audit can provide a specified level of assurance for an organization's resources. Reveals effective methods for evaluating the security and privacy practices of cloud services. A cloud computing reference for auditors and IT security professionals, as well as those preparing for certification credentials, such as Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA). Timely and practical, Auditing Cloud Computing expertly provides information to assist in preparing for an audit addressing cloud computing security and privacy for both businesses and cloud based service providers"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

AUDITING CLOUD COMPUTING: A Security and Privacy Guide; Contents; Preface; Chapter 1: Introduction to Cloud Computing; Chapter 2: Cloud-Based IT Audit Process; Chapter 3: Cloud-Based IT Governance; Chapter 4: System and Infrastructure Lifecycle Management for the Cloud; Chapter 5: Cloud-Based IT Service Delivery and Support; Chapter 6: Protection and Privacy of Information Assets in the Cloud; Chapter 7: Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery; Chapter 8: Global Regulation and Cloud Computing; Chapter 9: Cloud Morphing: Shaping the Future of Cloud Computing Security and Audit

Appendix: Cloud Computing Audit ChecklistAbout the Editor; About the Contributors; Index

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9786613177261

9781118116043

1118116046

9781283177269

1283177269

9781118269091

1118269098

9781118116029

111811602X

OCLC:

747412460