Cloud Security Handbook

A complete guide to securing the core components of cloud services, with practical, real-world examples using the built-in security features of Azure, AWS, and GCP

Key Features

Discover hands-on techniques for implementing robust cloud security implementation
Protect your data and cloud infrastructure with tailored security strategies for your business
Learn how to implement DevSecOps, apply encryption, detect threats and misconfigurations, and maintain cloud compliance
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Book DescriptionSecuring cloud resources is no easy task-each provider has its unique set of tools, processes, and challenges, demanding specialized expertise. This book cuts through the complexity, delivering practical guidance on embedding security best practices across the core infrastructure components of AWS, Azure, and GCP. It equips information security professionals and cloud engineers with the skills to identify risks and implement robust security controls throughout the design, deployment, and maintenance of public cloud environments.
Starting with the shared responsibility model, cloud service models, and deployment models, this book helps you get to grips with fundamental concepts such as compute, storage, networking, identity management, and encryption. You'll then explore common threats and compliance requirements for cloud environments. As you progress, you'll implement security strategies across deployments ranging from small-scale environments to enterprise-grade production systems, including hybrid and multi-cloud setups.
This edition expands on emerging topics like GenAI service security and DevSecOps, with hands-on examples leveraging built-in security features of AWS, Azure, and GCP.
By the end of this book, you'll confidently secure any cloud environment with a comprehensive understanding of cloud security principles.What you will learn

Grasp the fundamental concepts of cloud services
Secure compute, storage, and networking services across cloud platforms
Get to grips with identity management in the cloud
Secure Generative AI services in the cloud
Audit and monitor cloud services with a security-focused approach
Identify common threats and implement encryption to safeguard cloud services
Implement security in hybrid and multi-cloud environments
Design and maintain scalable security for large-scale cloud deployments

Who this book is forThis book is for IT professionals and information security personnel taking their first steps in the public cloud or migrating existing environments to the cloud. Cloud engineers, cloud architects, and cloud security professionals responsible for maintaining production environments in the cloud will also benefit from this book. Prior experience with deploying virtual machines, using storage services, and networking will help you to get the most out of this book.