The book discusses the security and privacy issues detected during penetration testing, security assessments, configuration reviews, malware analysis, and independent research of the cloud infrastructure and Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) applications. The book highlights hands-on technical approaches on how to detect the security issues based on the intelligence gathered from the real world case studies and also discusses the recommendations to fix the security issues effectively. This book is not about general theoretical discussion rather emphasis is laid on the cloud security concepts and how to assess and fix them practically.
Aditya K Sood (Ph.D.) is a cyber security advisor, practitioner, researcher and consultant. With an experience of more than 12 years, he provides strategic leadership in the field of information security covering products and infrastructure. He is well experienced in propelling the businesses by making security a salable business trait.?
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PREFACE TO THE SECOND EDITION
The second edition of the book has been updated with the latest research and developments in the field of cloud security. The content of the book has been refined and streamlined to make it more accessible and engaging for readers. The core focus on the latest cloud security research ensures that the book is relevant and up-to-date, making it an all-inclusive and vital resource for readers.
This updated edition includes new insights and perspectives that have emerged since the first edition was published, making it even more informative. The second edition of the book provides an extensive overview of cloud security principles, theoretical foundations, research methodologies, practical applications, and the latest trends related to cloud technologies. A number of new case studies and examples have been included to illustrate key concepts, technologies, and principles of cloud security. The book helps readers to apply what they learn in a practical and meaningful way.
With its clear and concise language, practical examples, and focus on the latest thinking and practices, the book is a comprehensive and informative guide for anyone interested in the subject matter. Overall, the second edition provides a thorough and up-to-date overview of the subject matter, making it an invaluable resource for students, researchers, and professionals alike.
PREFACE TO THE FIRST EDITION
The world is rapidly transitioning from traditional data centers to running workloads in the cloud, enabling greater flexibility, scalability, and mobility. Indeed, cloud technologies are here to stay and will play a pivotal role in defining the direction of digital transformation and processing data at an unprecedented scale to address the needs of an ever-evolving and growing digital sphere. Because data is now the new global currency, cloud technologies will also be increasingly targeted by threat actors. Considering that, securing the cloud has become the most critical task in ensuring data confidentiality, availability, and integrity. That’s why I wrote this book –to share the latest methodologies, strategies, and best practices for securing cloud infrastructures and applications and ultimately minimizing data and business continuity risks.
Managing and securing cloud infrastructures and applications over the past 13 years, I have seen firsthand the problems that arise when cloud security is not approached top-down. Experience has taught me that it is essential to take a holistic approach to cloud security and to follow a defense-in-depth st
