Federal cloud computing the definitive guide for cloud service providers / Matthew Metheny ; technical editor, Waylon Krush.
| Author/creator | Metheny, Matthew |
| Other author | Krush, Waylon. |
| Format | Electronic |
| Edition | Second edition. |
| Publication Info | Cambridge, MA, United States : Syngress, is an imprint of Elsevier, [2017] |
| Description | xix, 516 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Supplemental Content | Full text available from eBook - Computer Science 2017 [EBCCS17] |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Introduction to the federal cloud computing strategy -- Cloud computing standards -- A case for open source -- Security and privacy in public cloud computing -- Applying the NIST risk management framework -- Risk management -- Comparison of FISMA with other security compliance standards -- FedRAMP primer -- The FedRAMP cloud computing security requirements -- Assessment and authorization (A & A): governance, preparation, and execution -- Strategies for continuous monitoring -- Cost-effective compliance using security automation appendix -- Federal-focused case study for cloud service providers using the CSA GRC stack. |
| Abstract | "In recent years 'cloud computing' has emerged as a model for providing IT infrastructure, resources and services that has the potential to drive significant value to organizations through increased IT efficiency, agility and innovation. However, Federal agencies who were early adopters of cloud computing have learned that there are many challenges and risks that must be addressed in order to realize these benefits"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Access restriction | Available only to authorized users. |
| Technical details | Mode of access: World Wide Web |
| Genre/form | Electronic books. |
| LCCN | 2016955659 |
| ISBN | 0128097108 paperback |
| ISBN | 9780128097106 paperback |