Cloud Computing Security, 2nd Edition

CHAPTER 29

Simplifying Secure Cloud Computing Environments with Cloud Data Centers

Thorsten Herre

SAP SE

Walldorf, Germany

Contents

29.1 Introduction

29.2 Benefits of Using Cloud Data Centers

29.2.1 Cloud Data Centers Are Generally More Secure

29.2.2 Replace Investment Costs with Running Costs

29.2.3 Profit from Cloud Service Provider Size and Scalability

29.2.4 Providing Flexible Resource Capacity

29.2.5 Always Benefit from the Most Modern Technology

29.2.6 No Direct Costs for Data Center or Server Operation and Maintenance

29.2.7 Instant Global Reach and High Availability Options

29.3 Risks of Using Cloud Data Centers

29.3.1 Security Risks

29.3.2 Data Loss Probability

29.3.3 Outages and Resiliency

29.3.4 Consider the Learning Curve

29.3.5 ...