Cloud computing security : foundations and challenges / edited by John R. Vacca.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Vacca, John R., editor.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Cloud computing--Security measures.

Computer networks--Security measures.

Data protection.

Computer security.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (522 pages) : illustrations

Edition:

Second edition.

Place of Publication:

Boca Raton, FL : CRC Press, Taylor & Francis Group, 2021.

Summary:

This handbook offers a comprehensive overview of cloud computing security technology and implementation while exploring practical solutions to a wide range of cloud computing security issues. As more organizations use cloud computing and cloud providers for data operations, the need for proper security in these and other potentially vulnerable areas has become a global priority for organizations of all sizes. Research efforts from academia and industry, as conducted and reported by experts in all aspects of security related to cloud computing, are gathered within one reference guide. Features Covers patching and configuration vulnerabilities of a cloud server Evaluates methods for data encryption and long-term storage in a cloud server Demonstrates how to verify identity using a certificate chain and how to detect inappropriate changes to data or system configurations John R. Vacca is an information technology consultant and internationally known author of more than 600 articles in the areas of advanced storage, computer security, and aerospace technology. John was also a configuration management specialist, computer specialist, and the computer security official (CSO) for NASA's space station program (Freedom) and the International Space Station Program from 1988 until his retirement from NASA in 1995.

Contents:

Cover

Half Title

Title Page

Copyright Page

Dedication

Table of Contents

Foreword

Preface

Acknowledgments

About the Editor

Contributors

Section I Introduction

Chapter 1 Cloud Computing Essentials

1.1 Introduction to Cloud Computing

1.2 Characteristics of Cloud Computing

1.3 Cloud Computing Models

1.3.1 Service Models

1.3.1.1 Infrastructure-as-a-Service

1.3.1.2 Platform-as-a-Service

1.3.1.3 Software-as-a-Service

1.3.2 Deployment Models

1.4 Cloud Services and Technologies

1.5 Research Challenges

1.6 Summary

Further Reading

2.7 ITU-T Cloud Computing Reference Architecture

2.7.1 Cloud Computing Actors

2.7.2 Layered Architecture

2.7.3 ITU-T Cloud Computing Functional Reference Architecture

2.8 Network Requirements for Cloud Computing

2.9 Summary

References

Chapter 3 Cloud Security Baselines

3.1 Introduction

3.2 An Overview of Computer Security

3.3 Vulnerabilities and Attacks

3.3.1 Application Layer

3.3.2 Operating System Layer

3.3.3 Hypervisor, Storage, Hardware, and Network

3.3.4 Cloud Security Mechanisms

3.3.4.1 Data Security

3.3.4.2 Digital Signature

3.3.4.3 Hashing

3.3.5 Virtualization Security

3.4 Privacy and Security in Cloud Storage Services

3.4.1 Cloud Data Protection Models

3.4.2 Enforcing Access Control Policies in the Cloud

3.4.3 Other Possible Causes of Data Leakage in the Cloud

3.5 Privacy and Security in Multiclouds

3.5.1 Desired Security and Privacy Properties in Multiclouds

3.5.2 Ensuring Security, Privacy, and Reliability in Multiclouds

3.6 Cloud Accountability

3.7 Summary

Chapter 4 Cloud Security, Privacy and Trust Baselines

4.1 Introduction

4.2 Understanding the Threats

4.3 Classification and Countermeasures

4.3.1 Infrastructure and Host Threats

4.3.1.1 Natural Disasters That Can Harm Critical Infrastructure

4.3.1.2 Unauthorized Physical Access to Facilities or Equipment

4.3.1.3 Deficient Training/Negligence of Employees

4.3.1.4 Dumpster Diving

4.3.1.5 Password Guessing

4.3.1.6 Unauthorized Access to Data or Information Technology Systems

4.3.1.7 Compromise of Operational Security Logs

4.3.1.8 Network Breaks

4.3.1.9 Privilege Escalation

4.3.1.10 Insecure or Ineffective Data Deletion

4.3.1.11 Malicious Scanning or Observation

Notes:

Description based on: online resource; title from pdf title page (COMPUTERSCIENCEnetBase, viewed January 8, 2021)

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9780429619649

0429619642

9780429055126

0429055129

9780429621796

0429621795

OCLC:

1193069843

Publisher Number:

KE73628

9780429619649