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by Jason Edwards (Author)
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A hands-on toolkit for securing contemporary cloud environments
In Cloud Security Fundamentals: Building the Foundations for Secure Cloud Platforms, cybersecurity leader and educator, Jason Edwards, delivers a comprehensive guide to safeguarding data, applications, and infrastructure in the cloud. The author offers a complete walkthrough of cloud security, moving from foundational concepts to advanced, forward-looking practices.
The book is filled with practical examples, hands-on guidance, and lessons drawn from real-world cloud security incidents and breaches. It equips readers with the tools and knowledge they need to defend against threats in cloud environments and how to understand coming developments in cloud technology that will impact organizations in all industries.
Inside the book:
- A thorough introduction to cloud-native and advanced security practices for contemporary firms
- A chapter on relevant cloud security certifications and professional growth advice
- Practical discussions of foundational concepts in cloud security, including IAM, Zero Trust, and DevSecOps
- Complete treatments of advanced cloud security themes, like leadership strategies, operational best practices, and techniques for dealing with common and emerging threats
Perfect for cloud security professionals, IT managers, and DevOps professionals, Cloud Security Fundamentals will also benefit system administrators, compliance and risk officers, consultants, auditors, and technology students in a variety of fields who require a foundational understanding of cloud security concepts.
Author Biography
Jason Edwards, PhD, is an experienced cybersecurity leader, advisor, and educator with more than 20 years' experience in the technology industry. He has created comprehensive cybersecurity education programs encompassing foundational knowledge, hands-on experience, and industry-aligned curriculums.
