Application-Centric Cloud Architecture

This chapter highlights the various ways to keep cloud applications safe and the tools needed to do so. The security for cloud apps should work the same regardless of where they’re hosted, including different platforms, deployment models, and service models. The diverse nature of applications introduces complexities and uncertainties regarding their behavior and potential vulnerabilities. This highlights the critical importance of sandboxing and application virtualization for safety in cloud application environments. Additionally, the chapter discusses additional safety tools such as Web Application Firewalls (WAFs), Database Activity Monitoring (DAM), XML firewalls, and Application Programming Interface (API) gateways. These tools are important for ensuring that cloud apps are protected from various cyber threats. Furthermore, it delves into how cryptography can keep data safe, both at rest and in transit.

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