Introduction to Cloud Computing and Security

Readings and Media

Please review the following for this week:
    Vic (J.R.) Winkler, Securing the Cloud, Cloud Computer Security Techniques and Tactics, 2011, Chapter 1
    NIST SP 800-145, The NIST Definition of Cloud Computing, September 2011. (http://nvlpubs.nist.gov/nistpubs/Legacy/SP/nistspecialpublication800-145.pdf)

Video:
    NIST Cloud Intro
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6-BAH_I3bnY

WEEK 1 ASSIGNMENT: INTRODUCTION TO CLOUD COMPUTING AND SECURITY (3 pages)

Use this weeks reading material and video to write two paragraphs (for each answer) with the question and its corresponding number. APA Format and provide two references at a minimum.

1. Who are the major cloud computing providers? Which ones are the leaders in the field and why?
2. National Institute of Standards and Technology Special Publication 800-145, The NIST Definition of Cloud Computing, September 2011, summarizes useful information on cloud computing. From that document, provide answers to the following questions along with your interpretation of the definitions. (Hint:  Also view the video in the Readings and Media Section.)

1. What is the NIST Definition of Cloud Computing?
2. What are the cloud Model Essential Characteristics?
3. What are the cloud Service Models?
4. What are the cloud Deployment Models?
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WEEK 1 – DISCUSSION: CLOUD COMPUTING EXPERIENCE (2 pages)

Write one paragraph for each question using APA Format and provide two references at a minimum.

How familiar are you with cloud computing? Have you or your organization ever used it?  What do you see as advantages to using it?
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WEEK 1: CLOUD COMPUTING PRIVACY (1 page)

APA Format and provide two references at a minimum.

Customer privacyCustomer information resident on a cloud providers platforms can be subject to aggregation and data mining. In your opinion, what types of guarantees should vendors provide to protect a customers sensitive information during the life cycle that data is present on the clouds computer?

 

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