Category: Native tools versus open-source tools

Understanding cloud auditing – Cloud Architecture and Navigation

Understanding cloud auditing As companies look for ways to lower costs, increase efficiency, and enable…
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Cloud architecture and service models – Cloud Architecture and Navigation

Cloud architecture and service models As an IT auditor, it is important to be aware…
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Navigating cloud provider environments – Cloud Architecture and Navigation

Navigating cloud provider environments To effectively audit an IaaS or PaaS deployment for any of…
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Preparing to perform a cloud assessment – Effective Techniques for Preparing to Audit Cloud Environments

Preparing to perform a cloud assessment As an auditor, you are performing a critical role…
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Auditing frameworks and governance – Effective Techniques for Preparing to Audit Cloud Environments

Auditing frameworks and governance With the growth of enterprises using cloud services, frameworks with specific…
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Native tools for auditing Microsoft’s Azure portal – Effective Techniques for Preparing to Audit Cloud Environments

Native tools for auditing Microsoft’s Azure portal The following are some available tools within Azure…
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Native tools versus open-source tools – Effective Techniques for Preparing to Audit Cloud Environments

Native tools versus open-source tools There are two broad categories of tools available to secure…
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Example IAM controls – Identity and Access Management Controls

Example IAM controls The primary focus of this book is on IT general controls that…
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Permissions, roles, and groups – Identity and Access Management Controls

Permissions, roles, and groups Beyond establishing how identities are created and authenticated in a cloud…
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Security control centers – Network, Infrastructure, and Security Controls

Security control centers Each of the three major cloud service providers offers functionality and configurable…
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