Architecting Cloud Computing Solutions

Application security

This reference architecture summary presents the key components needed to secure any application or process in a cloud service provider's environment. Cloud service usage requires a clear understanding of security services, components, and options. This knowledge is paired with a clear architecture which covers development, deployment, and operations, as depicted in the following diagram:

Figure 1: Architecture for the security of cloud service solutions

Figure 1 is a high-level architecture for the roles and components needed in the security architecture for cloud service solutions. The solution is divided into three ...