Understanding cloud security
In Chapter 1, An Introduction to Google Cloud for Architects, we discussed the measures taken by Google to secure their infrastructure and their approach to cloud platform security. We also highlighted the importance of understanding that security is a shared responsibility, even in Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) or Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) delivery models. Throughout this chapter, we will explore the things that fall under your responsibility, as a cloud architect, to ensure your solutions are secure and aligned with enterprise best practices. We will start by understanding how security is different in modern cloud systems compared to what it used to be in traditional on-premises IT systems, and some of the basic concepts and best practices surrounding cloud security.
Security in the cloud world
There are significant differences in visibility and control points across the layers of the infrastructure in the cloud. With the variety of new cloud...
