Azure Compliance Manager Microsoft Azure Compliance Manager is a tool that enables organizations to assess and track their compliance with various regulatory standards, including the GDPR, ISO 27001, the HIPAA, and more. It provides a dashboard to monitor compliance progress and offers guidance and recommendations for improving compliance. It also enables users to assess their…
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Tools and services for IR and cloud forensics – Security and Compliance 2 – Cloud Perspective
Tools and services for IR and cloud forensics In this section, we delve into the fundamental aspects of cloud security, focusing on essential tools such as AWS CloudTrail, Azure Monitor, and Google Cloud Logging and Monitoring. These tools are at the forefront of enabling robust security practices within cloud environments. AWS CloudTrail offers comprehensive auditing…
Managing cloud security at scale 2 – Security and Compliance 2 – Cloud Perspective
With these steps, you will have successfully set up AWS Config, and it will start capturing configuration data and monitoring changes to your AWS resources. AWS Config allows you to maintain a historical record of your resource configurations, track compliance with desired configurations, and detect any unintended changes, helping you maintain a secure and compliant…
Evolving threat landscape – Security and Compliance 2 – Cloud Perspective
Evolving threat landscape This section examines the dynamic and constantly changing nature of cybersecurity threats in the context of cloud computing. This section provides an overview of the latest trends, attack vectors, and techniques used by cybercriminals to target cloud environments. Readers will gain insights into the significance of staying updated on emerging threats, understanding…
Cloud security best practices 2 – Security and Compliance 2 – Cloud Perspective
Overview of database services in the cloud 2 – Database Services – Part 1
Let’s look at the advantages and reasoning for using managed database services:E. Simplified management: Managed database services abstract the complexity of database administration, allowing users to focus on developing applications. This reduces the operational overhead, as the cloud provider handles routine maintenance tasks such as backups and software updates.F. Scalability and elasticity: These services offer…
Types of databases – relational and NoSQL 6 – Database Services – Part 1
Here’s a guide to help you get started: Figure 8.2: Basic Amazon RDS service setupSetting up Amazon RDS offers a fully managed relational database service, making it easier to deploy, operate, and scale databases in the AWS cloud. The steps outlined previously provide a general guideline for creating and configuring an RDS instance, but remember…
Types of databases – relational and NoSQL 4 – Database Services – Part 1
NoSQL databases offer a powerful and flexible approach to data storage, particularly for applications requiring agility, scalability, and efficient handling of diverse and unstructured data. The benefits of NoSQL databases make them a preferred choice for modern applications that demand rapid development, high performance, and the ability to accommodate evolving data requirements. Relational databases are…
Types of databases – relational and NoSQL 3 – Database Services – Part 1
Remember to replace placeholders such as YourTableName and attribute values with actual values specific to your use case. These commands allow you to manage DynamoDB resources programmatically using the AWS CLI, enabling automation and integration with your application deployment processes.The following diagram depicts the basic setup of DynamoDB in the AWS cloud: Figure 8.1: DynamoDB…
Types of databases – relational and NoSQL 2 – Database Services – Part 1
Let’s understand how we can set up DynamoDB in AWS.Setting up Amazon DynamoDB in AWS involves several steps. Here’s a high-level overview of the process: aws dynamodb create-table \ –table-name YourTableName \ –attribute-definitions AttributeName=PartitionKey,AttributeType=S \ –key-schema AttributeName=PartitionKey,KeyType=HASH \ –provisioned-throughput ReadCapacityUnits=5,WriteCapacityUnits=5 aws dynamodb wait table-exists –table-name YourTableName aws dynamodb put-item \ –table-name YourTableName \ –item ‘{“PartitionKey”:…