Introduction to Information Security within Cloud Computing
by Dr. Lyron H. Andrews
Selecting secure cloud services begins with understanding business requirements. This course will teach you to identify and select secure cloud services based upon business requirements.
What you'll learn
With an expanding array of cloud services being offered daily it is easy for the inexperienced to lack awareness of security functions in cloud offerings. In this course, Introduction to Information Security within Cloud Computing, you’ll learn to identify and select secure cloud services based upon business requirements. First, you’ll explore the detailed definition of cloud computing. Next, you’ll discover the deployment and service models of cloud computing. Finally, you’ll learn how to use a matrix to review the controls enacted by a cloud provider. When you’re finished with this course, you’ll have the skills and knowledge of, Introduction to Information Security within Cloud Computing needed to select secure cloud services that meet business requirements.
About the author
Dr. Andrews’ technology career spans three decades. His roles included network manager New York City Department of Education, BMG Direct senior director of IT, and BNY Mellon dean of technology. His doctoral research at Teachers College Columbia found that critical thinking skills thrive in environments that are supportive of five essential elements in the mind of a critical thinker.
He teaches cyber security. He has integrated technology management with teaching at Columbia University and other... more institutions in 30 countries. Other activities include: Google K-12 Think Tank adviser facilitating design thinking sessions at Google campuses in Texas, New York, and California. Manages leadership training and organizational transformation. Co-authored two (ISC)2 certification publications: CISSP/CCSP. Works with Suffolk County Deputy Commissioner Mention-Lewis and court judge Camacho in reducing prisoner recidivism. Facilitates transformational storytelling and design thinking sessions addressing social-cultural barriers and workplace integration issues.