Securing the virtual environment how to defend the enterprise against attack / Davi Ottenheimer, Matthew Wallace.

Author/creator Ottenheimer, Davi
Other author Wallace, Matthew.
Format Electronic
Publication InfoIndianapolis : John Wiley,
Descriptionxxvi, 425 p. ; ill. ; 23 cm. + 1 DVD-ROM (4 3/4 in.)
Supplemental ContentFull text available from Ebook Central - Academic Complete
Subjects
Computer networks--Security measures.
Information technology--Management.

Contents Virtualized Environment Attacks -- Attacking from the Outside -- Making the Complex Simple -- Denial of Service -- Abusing the Hypervisor -- Finding Leaks and Obtaining a Side Channel -- Logging and Orchestration -- Forcing an Interception -- Abusing Software as a Service -- Building Compliance into Virtual and Cloud Environments -- Appendix A Building a Virtual Attack Test Lab -- Appendix B About the Media.
Summary Annotation A step-by-step guide to identifying and defending against attacks on the virtual environmentAs more and more data is moved into virtual environments the need to secure them becomes increasingly important.Useful for service providers as well as enterprise and small business IT professionals the book offers a broad look across virtualization used in various industries as well as a narrow view of vulnerabilities unique to virtual environments. A companionDVD is included with recipes and testing scripts.Examines the difference in a virtual model versus traditional computing models and the appropriate technology and procedures to defend it from attackDissects and exposes attacks targeted at the virtual environment and the steps necessary for defenseCovers information security in virtual environments: building a virtual attack lab, finding leaks, getting a side-channel, denying or compromising services, abusing the hypervisor, forcing an interception, and spreading infestationsAccompanyingDVD includes all the recipes plus valuable tools for penetration testingThis how-to guide arms IT managers, vendors, and architects of virtual environments with the tools they need to protect against common threats.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
Access restrictionAvailable only to authorized users.
Technical detailsMode of access: World Wide Web
Genre/formElectronic books.
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