Cloud Security Design

In the previous chapter, we looked at how to secure a server infrastructure inside a secure network. We also looked at the importance of taking server hardening into consideration before moving a system to a production environment. In this chapter, you will learn about the security concerns for cloud infrastructure. As a user, you are not going to manage or secure the physical infrastructure of the service provider for this. 

The IT industry is going through a major transformation, and the adoption of cloud computing is clearly a strategic direction for many companies and individuals. This chapter lays out the foundations of cloud computing and provides you with a clear understanding of the topic before moving on to critical applications and migrating data to public cloud networks. Cloud computing offers many benefits, but there are disadvantages...