We started Docker and ran our first container in the previous Docker post by pulling an image from the Docker Hub. Docker Hub is similar to GitHub. We use GitHub to store code to be shared internally or externally to our organizations. Docker Hub enables us to do the same thing with our Docker images. Docker provides the ability to store publicly hosted images as well as privately hosted images.
continue readingDocker 101 – Installation Of Docker
We are going to introduce Docker in this post. Our goal in the Docker series will be to first demonstrate installation of Docker, configuration of the Docker hub, Docker images, and the Docker file to show how to create your own images.
continue readingSetting Up A New AWS Account
We recommend that readers set up an AWS account that can be used to practice skills discussed in these blog posts. The account will provide a lab environment to practice the skills needed to become proficient as a cloud security engineer or administrator.
continue readingThe Shared Responsibility Model
In this post we will discuss the Shared Responsibility Model and how AWS shares security responsibilities with their customers. This is one of the most important concepts for us to understand in working with the cloud. AWS is responsible for securing the underlying infrastructure that supports cloud services. Customers are responsible for securing anything they put into the cloud or connect to the cloud. The customer’s responsibility is often referred to as “Security in the Cloud” and AWS’ as “Security of the Cloud”.
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Cloud Security Essentials 