Cloud Computing Security

Strategies and Best Practices
1. Auflage 2025
ISBN: 978-1-032-84009-3
Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Buch, Englisch, 488 Seiten, Format (B × H): 156 mm x 234 mm, Gewicht: 453 g

The book provides a fundamental exploration of cloud security, addressing the growing risks associated with modern cloud environments. It combines foundational theory with hands-on applications, equipping readers with the knowledge and tools needed to secure cloud platforms. Topics include cloud attack vectors, defence mechanisms, implementation challenges, and real-world case studies of major cloud service providers. Practical exercises and end-of-chapter questions reinforce key concepts, making this an essential resource. Designed for undergraduate and postgraduate students in computer science and cybersecurity, this book serves as a vital guide to securing cloud infrastructures and ensuring data integrity in a rapidly evolving technological landscape.

- Covers cloud security concepts, attack types, and defense mechanisms

- Includes cloud security tools, real-world case studies, and hands-on projects

- Discusses risk mitigation techniques and security best practices for cloud environments

- Examines real-world obstacles and solutions in cloud security adoption

- Analyses major cloud service providers and their security models

Zielgruppe

Professional Practice & Development and Undergraduate Core

Autoren/Hrsg.

Agrawal, Neha

Kumar, Rohit

Tapaswi, Shashikala

Fachgebiete

• Mathematik | Informatik EDV | Informatik Computerkommunikation & -vernetzung Netzwerkprotokolle
• Mathematik | Informatik EDV | Informatik Computerkommunikation & -vernetzung Netzwerksicherheit
• Mathematik | Informatik EDV | Informatik Computerkommunikation & -vernetzung Cloud-Computing, Grid-Computing
• Mathematik | Informatik EDV | Informatik Programmierung | Softwareentwicklung Webprogrammierung
• Mathematik | Informatik EDV | Informatik Programmierung | Softwareentwicklung Software Engineering Softwaretests & Prüfsoftware
• Mathematik | Informatik EDV | Informatik Technische Informatik Computersicherheit Schadprogramme (Viren, Trojaner etc.)
• Mathematik | Informatik EDV | Informatik Technische Informatik Computersicherheit Datensicherheit, Datenschutz
• Mathematik | Informatik EDV | Informatik Technische Informatik Quantencomputer, DNA-Computing
• Mathematik | Informatik EDV | Informatik Technische Informatik Computersicherheit Kryptographie, Datenverschlüsselung

Inhaltsverzeichnis

1. Introduction to Cloud Computing 2. Cloud computing security 3. Attacks in cloud computing 4. Defense Techniques in cloud 5. Cloud computing tools 6. Secure Cloud Computing Implementation Challenges 7. Extension to Cloud computing 8. Cloud technologies 9. Case Studies 10. Practical hands-on Platforms 11. Major research fields 12. Hands-on Projects for practice

Über Autor(innen)

Neha Agrawal is currently working as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at Indian Institute of Information Technology (IIIT) Sri City, Chittoor, AP, India. She received the Ph.D. degree from Atal Bihari Vajpayee - Indian Institute of Information Technology and Management (ABV-IIITM), Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, India. She completed her M-Tech in Computer Science and Engineering (Specialization: Information Security) from ABV-IIITM, Gwalior and B.E. from Madhav Institute of Technology and Science, Gwalior in Information Technology. She is a Senior Member of IEEE and Life Member of International Association of Engineers (IAENG) and Internet Society (ISOC). She was a visiting research scholar at Anglia Ruskin University, Chelmsford, United Kingdom. She has published many research papers in reputed journals/conferences including IEEE Communications Surveys & Tutorials. She is also an active Reviewer of many SCI indexed journals. Her primary research interests are Cloud Computing Security, Software-Defined Networking, Cyber Security, Fog/Edge Computing, and Industry 4.0. She has been teaching many subjects of Institute Core, Institute Elective, Program Core and Specialization Elective such as C Programming, Design and Analysis of Algorithms, Computer Architecture, Cloud Computing, Network and Data Security, Introduction to Cyber Security, Software Defined Networks, etc. Her publications can be accessed using the link below.

https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=EqJapj4AAAAJ&hl=en

Rohit Kumar is currently working as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at Shiv Nadar University, Chennai, TN, India. He completed his Ph.D. and M.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering from DSPM-IIITNR, Raipur, India, and ABV-IIITM, Gwalior, India, respectively. He is a senior member of IEEE, and life member of Computer Society of India (CSI-INDIA) and Indian Society for Technical Education (ISTE). His current research interests include Cyber Physical Systems, Software Defined Networking, Internet of Things, and Cloud Computing networks. He has published some of his research works in reputed International Conferences and SCI/SCIE Indexed Journals including ANTS/COMSNETS and IEEE-TNSM/IEEE-Systems-Journal /COSREV/COMNET/etc., respectively. In addition to this, he has been the best paper recipient for his work in IEEE ANTS-2019. Furthermore, he is a Life-Member/Member of different scientific and research-based societies including IEEE, CSI-INDIA, ISTE, ISDS, etc.

https://scholar.google.co.in/citations?user=BlXa-B8AAAAJ&hl=en

Shashikala Tapaswi is a Professor (HAG) in Atal Bihari Vajpayee - Indian Institute of Information Technology and Management, Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, India. She received her Ph.D degree from Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee. She has 30+ years of professional experience. Her primary research areas are Computer Networks, Network Security, Mobile Adhoc Networks, Artificial Intelligence, Neural Network, Fuzzy Logic, Digital Image Processing, and Cloud Computing. She has been teaching many subjects like Cloud Computing, Malware Analysis, Computer Networks, Operating System, etc. Her publications can be accessed using the link below.

https://scholar.google.co.in/citations?user=fIWR6rEAAAAJ&hl=en