Table of Contents

Cover image

Title page

Copyright

Dedication

Contributed Chapters

Preface

What to Expect From this Book

Intended Audience

Why is this Information Important?

Structure of the Book

Chapter 1. Introduction to the Cloud

Abstract

Chapter Points

Introduction

What is the Cloud?

Cloud Drivers

Cloud Adoption Inhibitors: What is Holding People Back?

Summary

Chapter 2. Laying the Groundwork

Abstract

Chapter Points

Introduction

Authentication

Computing Concepts

Hardware Virtualization

Web Development Technologies

Summary

Chapter 3. Cloud Deployment Models

Abstract

Chapter Points

Introduction

Public Clouds

Private Clouds

Community Clouds

Hybrid Clouds

Summary

Chapter 4. Cloud Service Models

Abstract

Chapter Points

Introduction

Software as a Service

Platform as a Service

Infrastructure as a Service

Additional Service Models

Summary

Chapter 5. Making the Decision

Abstract

Chapter Points

Introduction

To Go to the Cloud or Not?

Choosing a Cloud Service Model

Choosing a Cloud Deployment Model

Choosing a Public Cloud Service Provider

Chapter 6. Evaluating Cloud Security: An Information Security Framework

Abstract

Chapter Points

Evaluating Cloud Security

Tools

Checklists for Evaluating Cloud Security

Foundational Security

Business Considerations

Defense in Depth

Operational Security

Metrics for the Checklists

Summary

Endnotes

Chapter 7. Operating a Cloud

Abstract

Chapter Points

From Architecture to Efficient and Secure Operations

Security Operations Activities

Summary

Endnotes

Index