The Cloud Security Ecosystem

Preface

The vision for the book started as a discussion about the perennial multidisciplined, cross-border issues constantly faced by cloud security providers and cloud users.

When we started the process of inviting experts and calling for chapters, cloud computing was starting to become more of a utility than a novelty or a buzzword. The industry has since matured and cloud services are now a critical part of businesses—from start-ups to multinational corporations.

However, one thing remained unchanged—the concerns about the security, trust, and privacy of using cloud services. Varying levels of understanding and expectations of the cloud’s security by different countries and institutions further complicate the widespread adoption of cloud ...