{"product_id":"auditing-cloud-computing-hardcover","title":"Auditing Cloud Computing - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eBen Halpert\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe auditor's guide to ensuring correct security and privacy practices in a cloud computing environment\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMany organizations are reporting or projecting a significant cost savings through the use of cloud computing--utilizing shared computing resources to provide ubiquitous access for organizations and end users. Just as many organizations, however, are expressing concern with security and privacy issues for their organization's data in the \"cloud.\" \u003ci\u003eAuditing Cloud Computing\u003c\/i\u003e provides necessary guidance to build a proper audit to ensure operational integrity and customer data protection, among other aspects, are addressed for cloud based resources.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eProvides necessary guidance to ensure auditors address security and privacy aspects that through a proper audit can provide a specified level of assurance for an organization's resources\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eReveals effective methods for evaluating the security and privacy practices of cloud services\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA cloud computing reference for auditors and IT security professionals, as well as those preparing for certification credentials, such as Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eTimely and practical, \u003ci\u003eAuditing Cloud Computing\u003c\/i\u003e expertly provides information to assist in preparing for an audit addressing cloud computing security and privacy for both businesses and cloud based service providers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCompanies are increasingly looking to Cloud Computing to improve operational efficiency, reduce head counts, and help with the bottom line. But security and privacy concerns present a strong barrier to entry. In an age when the consequences and potential costs of mistakes could quickly become catastrophic for companies that handle confidential and private customer data, auditors and IT security professionals must develop better ways of evaluating the security and privacy practices of Cloud services. \u003ci\u003eAuditing Cloud Computing\u003c\/i\u003e presents a collection of white papers written by renowned thought leaders in the field of auditing Cloud Computing to show you how to audit your company's hosted services. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eProviding a holistic view to this elastic, on-demand service, \u003ci\u003eAuditing Cloud Computing\u003c\/i\u003e is your one-stop reference to Cloud Computing and the many questions that may arise during preparation of an audit program or throughout the course of an audit or assessment. Edited by renowned information security researcher and practitioner Ben Halpert, this volume gathers a team of prominent Cloud experts who have labored to provide insight into many aspects that you and your organization will encounter during your foray into the Cloud.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWritten for Cloud consumers, providers, and integrators, \u003ci\u003eAuditing Cloud Computing\u003c\/i\u003e explores: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe history, relevant definitions, deployment models, and challenges of Cloud computing\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhat you can expect when creating audit programs for Cloud environments\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow the industry efforts of CSA, NIST, ISACA, and ENISA have influenced security and compliance programs\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Implementing, extending, and maintaining a governance program for Cloud activities\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow to leverage existing lifecycle controls\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCross-cloud deployments\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCloud-based IT delivery and support\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow \"radical simplification\" and \"securely shared\" concepts apply to all Cloud deployment models, even private Clouds\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eArchitecture considerations for Cloud service delivery and support\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe Cloud security continuum\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBusiness Continuity Planning (BCP) and Disaster Recovery Planning (DRP)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Regulations along with Cloud-specific considerations\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eShaping the future of Cloud Computing security and audit\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eLearn how to conduct a proper audit to ensure the security and privacy of your company's data in the Cloud with the necessary guidance found in \u003ci\u003eAuditing Cloud Computing\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAUDITING CLOUD COMPUTING\u003c\/b\u003e A Security and Privacy Guide \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCompanies are increasingly looking to Cloud Computing to improve operational efficiency, reduce head counts, and help with the bottom line. But security and privacy concerns present a strong barrier to entry. In an age when the consequences and potential costs of mistakes could quickly become catastrophic for companies that handle confidential and private customer data, auditors and IT security professionals must develop better ways of evaluating the security and privacy practices of Cloud services. \u003ci\u003eAuditing Cloud Computing\u003c\/i\u003e presents a collection of white papers written by renowned thought leaders in the field of auditing Cloud Computing to show you how to audit your company's hosted services. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eProviding a holistic view to this elastic, on-demand service, \u003ci\u003eAuditing Cloud Computing\u003c\/i\u003e is your one-stop reference to Cloud Computing and the many questions that may arise during preparation of an audit program or throughout the course of an audit or assessment. Edited by renowned information security researcher and practitioner Ben Halpert, this volume gathers a team of prominent Cloud experts who have labored to provide insight into many aspects that you and your organization will encounter during your foray into the Cloud. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWritten for Cloud consumers, providers, and integrators, \u003ci\u003eAuditing Cloud Computing\u003c\/i\u003e explores: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe history, relevant definitions, deployment models, and challenges of Cloud computing\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhat you can expect when creating audit programs for Cloud environments\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow the industry efforts of CSA, NIST, ISACA, and ENISA have influenced security and compliance programs\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eImplementing, extending, and maintaining a governance program for Cloud activities\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow to leverage existing lifecycle controls\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCross-cloud deployments\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCloud-based IT delivery and support\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow \"radical simplification\" and \"securely shared\" concepts apply to all Cloud deployment models, even private Clouds\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eArchitecture considerations for Cloud service delivery and support\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe Cloud security continuum\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBusiness Continuity Planning (BCP) and Disaster Recovery Planning (DRP)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRegulations along with Cloud-specific considerations\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eShaping the future of Cloud Computing security and audit\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eLearn how to conduct a proper audit to ensure the security and privacy of your company's data in the Cloud with the necessary guidance found in \u003ci\u003eAuditing Cloud Computing.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBEN HALPERT, CISSP, \u003c\/b\u003e is an information security researcher and practitioner. He has keynoted and presented sessions at numerous conferences and was a contributing author to \u003ci\u003eReadings and Cases in the Management of Information Security\u003c\/i\u003e and the \u003ci\u003eEncyclopedia of Information Ethics and Security\u003c\/i\u003e. Halpert writes a monthly security column for \u003ci\u003eMobile Enterprise\u003c\/i\u003e magazine as well as an IT blog (www.benhalpert.com). He is also an adjunct instructor and on the advisory board of numerous colleges and universities.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 224\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.6 x 9 x 6.2 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 09, 2011\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42694434127935,"sku":"9780470874745","price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/06f4d50dd4524ceec7e85bcfedd732a8.webp?v=1765001419","url":"https:\/\/dhl-adrianne.myshopify.com\/products\/auditing-cloud-computing-hardcover","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}