Communication Issues & Security Risks

Webb’s Stores
Table of Contents
Introduction.................................................................................................................... 4
Security of IaaS Cloud Model and Database............................................................................4
Benefits for the Enhancement of Security............................................................................5
Types of Challenges & Issues.......................................................................................... 5
Database Issues & Security Risks......................................................................................... 6
IaaS Infrastructure Issues & Security Risks.............................................................................6
Communication Issues & Security Risks................................................................................ 6
Backup, Storage and Retrieval Issues & Security Risks..............................................................6
Disaster Recovery – Changes in Strategy and Policy.................................................................7
Access Control Mechanisms and Processes.............................................................................7
Conclusion..................................................................................................................... 8
References................................................................................................................... 10
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Webb’s Stores
Executive Summary
The report covers the cloud security concepts and details for an Australian retailer called Webb’s
Stores. The store is soon going to implement IaaS cloud database and the report highlights the
various countermeasures that can be used for the avoidance of associated security risks. Benefits
of these measures along with an explanation of different forms of risks and challenges that will
be involved in association with the security have been listed in the report.
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