The cloud is a godsend for data. There's no better way to store and distribute the info you need to the users who need it. Unfortunately the cloud is also an attractive target of hackers and other online bad guys looking take your data, and your business, hostage. Cloud Security For Dummies provides a clear path to a clearer mind as it walks you through the steps of adding and improving the walls protecting your data. Learn to think about the cloud like a certified security pro and keep your data safe in the cloud.
Inside...
* Explore the security needed for various cloud apps * Set policies with security in mind * Work with tools provided by top vendors * Build security into your network architecture * Add cloud protection in your network * Build an operations process * Perform audits to assure compliance
A good to catchup on the recent developments for security in the cloud.
👀 How this book changed my daily live (Takeaways)
Another change you can look forward to is the continued migration of business services to the edge. The advantages of reduced data travel time and reduction in data path will gradually become more important as folks realize that every mile your data travels is a mile it’s exposed.
⁉ Spoiler Alerts (Highlights)
The basic idea of zero trust is that both people and machines connect to network resources with the minimum level of security access necessary to get the job done and that authorization is checked at every step.
if you don't know much about cloud security but wish to, a good starter book, very detailed...but it probably helps if you are already at least roughly in the field, to catch some of the specific context.