CHAPTER 11

Security in the Cloud

In this chapter, you will learn about

•   Data security

•   Network security

•   Endpoint protection

•   Access control

This chapter covers the concepts of security in the cloud as they apply to data both in motion across networks and at rest in storage, as well as the controlled access to information in both states. Our security coverage begins with some high-level best practices and then delves into the details of the mechanisms and technologies required to deliver against those practices. Some of these technologies include encryption (data confidentiality) and digital signatures (data integrity) and their supporting systems.

Access control is the process of determining who should be able to view, modify, ...

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