Introduction to Cloud Computing security

• Definition of Cloud Computing (NIST, Burton Group).
• Major providers and main faults already observed.
• SecaaS (Security as a Service).
• The keys to a secure architecture in the Cloud.

Virtual environment security

• How virtualization helps security.
• Specific threats and vulnerabilities.
• Three security integration models: Virtual DataCenter, Hardware Appliance and Virtual Appliance.
• Virtualization-specific security solutions.

Secure network access to the Cloud

• Vulnerabilities and issues in access security.
• Native security in IP v4, IPsec and IP v6.
• Protocols: PPTP, L2TP, IPsec and VPN SSL.
• Access to Cloud via the secure Web (https).
• Vulnerabilities of Cloud clients (PC, tablets, smartphones) and browsers.

Work of the Cloud Security Alliance (CSA)

• Security Guidance for Critical Areas of Focus in Cloud Computing.
• The thirteen areas of security. The seven main threats.
• The GRC integrated suite.
• CloudAudit, Cloud Controls Matrix, Consensus Assessments Initiative Questionnaire, Cloud Trust Protocol.
• CCSK certification (Certificate of Cloud Security Knowledge).

Cloud Computing security according to ENISA

• Cloud risk assessment and management using the ISO 27005 standard.
• The thirty-five risks identified by ENISA. ENISA recommendations for government Cloud security.

NIST recommendations for security

• Guidelines for security and confidentiality in public cloud computing.
• Analysis of the NIST 800-144 and NIST 800-146 standards.

Testing Cloud security

• What security label for suppliers: Cobit, ISO2700x, or ISO 15401 common criteria?
• How do you audit security in the Cloud?
• Cloud-oriented security testing tools (Metasploit & VASTO, openVAS, xStorm, etc.).

Legal aspects

• Private cloud to public cloud: Legal consequences. Responsibilities of various players.
• Regulatory compliance (PCI-DSS, CNIL, SOX...).
• Precautions for writing a contract.