CSA Guide to Cloud Computing : Implementing Cloud Privacy and Security

__CSA Guide to Cloud Computing__ brings you the most current and comprehensive understanding of cloud security issues and deployment techniques from industry thought leaders at the Cloud Security Alliance (CSA). For many years the CSA has been at the forefront of research and analysis into the most pressing security and privacy related issues associated with cloud computing. __CSA Guide to Cloud Computing__ provides you with a one-stop source for industry-leading content, as well as a roadmap into the future considerations that the cloud presents. The authors of __CSA Guide to Cloud Computing__ provide a wealth of industry expertise you wont find anywhere else. Author Raj Samani is the Chief Technical Officer for McAfee EMEA; author Jim Reavis is the Executive Director of CSA; and author Brian Honan is recognized as an industry leader in the ISO27001 standard. They will walk you through everything you need to understand to implement a secure cloud computing structure for your enterprise or organization. * Your one-stop source for comprehensive understanding of cloud security from the foremost thought leaders in the industry * Insight into the most current research on cloud privacy and security, compiling information from CSAs global membership * Analysis of future security and privacy issues that will impact any enterprise that uses cloud computing Annotation A fundamental title that should be part of every information security practitioner_s technical library! The vast majority of ISO27001 implementations will, to one extent or another, take place in a Windows environment. ISO27001 project managers are not always Microsoft technical experts, but a large number of the ISO27001 controls require a technical implementation. Bridging the gap between non-technical ISO27001 project managers and IT specialists, this book explains what the controls are, and describes how to implement them in a Windows environment, equipping the ISO27001 project manager to succeed with the implementation. MCSEs who have security training (MCSE Security), but who may not understand the ISO27001 approach to selecting and implementing controls, will also benefit from this book. It provides them with the necessary rationale and links their technical understanding of Microsoft information security controls into the international best practice framework for information security. This book should be a core part of the technical library of every MCSE and information security practitioner. If you have a CISSP, CISM, GIAC, or another professional certification, you should read this book. Covering best practice implementation over a wide range of Windows® environments, this second edition is completely up to date for Windows® 7 and Server® 2008. Benefits to business include: * Enable successful implementation Although ISO27001 project managers are seldom Microsoft technical experts, a large number of the ISO27001 Annexe A controls demand a technical implementation. Now, thanks to this book, project managers can finally give a clear explanation to their technical people of what is required under ISO27001. Armed with this guide, a project manager will find it much easier to succeed with implementation of ISO27001 * Help security engineers to understand ISO27001 ISO27001 is the international best practice framework for information security. However, because ISO27001 takes a business risk approach, it is unfamiliar territory to many Microsoft Certified Systems Engineers (MCSEs), even if they already have security training (MCSE Security). With this book, MSCEs can fill a gap in their knowledge and thereby harness their technical understanding of the Microsoft information security controls to drive through implementation of ISO27001 * Improve security and reliability. The purpose of ISO27001 is to ensure the confidentiality, integrity and availability of your business information. By putting suitable controls in place you can achieve these _CIA_ goals. In this way you will also make your storage and handling of data more reliable * Take advantage of the tools you already have to hand. Since Microsoft products are so widely used, the technical details in this book are based on the Microsoft Windows® platform. This book shows IT managers how to make effective use of the Microsoft technologies at their disposal to support implementation of ISO27001. As a result, your organisation should be able to achieve certification without having to buy additional third-party software. Security improvements from Microsoft Microsoft_s latest desktop operating system, Windows® 7, comes with many security improvements. You can use these to help you to develop an ISMS that complies with ISO27001. One of these features is BitLocker, an encrypting system that allows you to encrypt individual files and folders. You can also encrypt the entire contents of a computer_s hard disk to make the data stored on it unavailable to unauthorised personnel. BitLocker To Go enables you to transport information securely from one system to another using portable devices such as a USB. Another feature of Windows 7, AppLocker, will allow your organisation to restrict the applications available to a user on a desktop. By preventing improper use of key applications by your staff, AppLocker can help your organisation to reduce security risks. This guide provides the IT manager with a detailed breakdown of the various controls required under ISO27001, together with the relevant Microsoft products that can be used to implement them. It should be a core part of the technical library of every MCSE and of every information security practitioner. If you have Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) certification, you should read this book: it tells you how to make the best of the Windows® security capabilities

CSA Guide to Cloud Computing brings you the most current and comprehensive understanding of cloud security issues and deployment techniques from industry thought leaders at the Cloud Security Alliance (CSA).

For many years the CSA has been at the forefront of research and analysis into the most pressing security and privacy related issues associated with cloud computing. CSA Guide to Cloud Computing provides you with a one-stop source for industry-leading content, as well as a roadmap into the future considerations that the cloud presents.

The authors of CSA Guide to Cloud Computing provide a wealth of industry expertise you won't find anywhere else. Author Raj Samani is the Chief Technical Officer for McAfee EMEA; author Jim Reavis is the Executive Director of CSA; and author Brian Honan is recognized as an industry leader in the ISO27001 standard. They will walk you through everything you need to understand to implement a secure cloud computing structure for your enterprise or organization.

• Your one-stop source for comprehensive understanding of cloud security from the foremost thought leaders in the industry
• Insight into the most current research on cloud privacy and security, compiling information from CSA's global membership
• Analysis of future security and privacy issues that will impact any enterprise that uses cloud computing

The Internet played a pivotal role in some of the most memorable instances of political activism in recent years. 1999's "Battle of Seattle" saw more than 70,000 protestors come together by means of online organizing to take on the World Trade Organization. Similar ad hoc groups were assembled largely with the aid of decentralized online information sites at the April 2000 World Bank protests in Washington, D.C.; at the Republican and Democratic Convention demonstrations; at George W. Bush's inauguration; and most recently at the World Economic Forum protests in New York. Cyberactivism is a timely collection of essays examining the growing importance of online activism. The contributors show how online activists have not only incorporated recent technology as a tool for change, but also how they have changed the meaning of activism, what community means, and how they conceive of collective identity and democratic change. Topics addressed range from the Zapatista movement's use of the web to promote their cause globally to the establishment of alternative media sources like indymedia.org to the direct action of "hacktivists" who disrupt commercial computer networks. Cyberactivism is essential reading for anyone interested in understanding the impact of the Internet on politics today.

Content: Front Matter, Page iii Copyright, Page iv Forewords, Pages vii-ix About the Authors, Pages xi-xii About the Cloud Security Alliance, Page xiii Acknowledgments, Page xv CSA Guide to Cloud Computing—Introduction, Pages xvii-xx Chapter 1 - Cloud Computing, What is it and What’s the Big Deal?, Pages 1-22 Chapter 2 - Selecting and Engaging with a Cloud Service Provider, Pages 23-34 Chapter 3 - The Cloud Threat Landscape, Pages 35-61 Chapter 4 - Secure Cloud for Mobile Computing, Pages 63-83 Chapter 5 - Making the Move into the Cloud, Pages 85-116 Chapter 6 - Certification for Cloud Service Providers, Pages 117-136 Chapter 7 - The Privacy Imperative, Pages 137-148 Chapter 8 - Cloud Security Alliance Research, Pages 149-169 Chapter 9 - Dark Clouds, What to Do In The Event of a Security Incident, Pages 171-190 Chapter 10 - The Future Cloud, Pages 191-208 Appendix, Pages 209-211 Index, Pages 213-216 Cyberactivism documents and critiques the growing importance of activism taking place through the Internet. Mixing theory with practical activist approaches, the contributors show not only how activists have incorporated recent technology as a tool for change, but also how online activists have changed the definitions of activism, community, collective identity, and democratic change. Topics addressed range from the Zapatista movement's use of the Web to promote its cause globally to the establishment of alternative media sources like indymedia.org to the direct action of "hacktivists" who disrupt commercial computer networks.Cyberactivism is essential reading for anyone interested in understanding the impact of the Internet on politics today. This text brings you the most current and comprehensive understanding of cloud security issues and deployment techniques from industry thought leaders at the Cloud Security Alliance (CSA). For many years the CSA has been at the forefront of research and analysis into the most pressing security and privacy related issues associated with cloud computing. This book provides you with a one-stop source for industry-leading content, as well as a roadmap into the future considerations that the cloud presents. It brings a wealth of industry expertise you won't find anywhere else. The author will walk you through everything you need to understand to implement a secure cloud computing structure for your enterprise or organization Ideal for project managers, IT and security staff, this book plugs the gap in current guidance literature for ISO27001. ISO27001, the information security management standard (ISMS), is providing a significant challenge for many organisations. One of the key areas of confusion is the relationship between the ISO27001 ISMS project manager and those responsible for implementing the technical controls. The Internet has played a central role in some of the most successful instances of contemporary political activism. This book examines the growing importance of this aspect of activism, including the politically motivated sabotage of commercial websites. Covering best practice implementation over a wide range of Windows® environments, this second edition is completely up to date for Windows® 7 and Servers® 2008 Brian Honan. Description Based On Print Version Record. Includes Bibliographical References (p. 306-312).