'CLOUD.SECURITY.ATTACKS' by Mike Harwood delivers a clear, comprehensive foundation in computer networking principles, protocol architectures, and network security. Bridging theoretical network models with practical troubleshooting, this text provides an essential understanding of how data moves across global networks.
The book covers the OSI and TCP/IP protocol stacks, Ethernet switching, IPv4 and IPv6 subnetting, routing protocols (OSPF, BGP), transport protocols (TCP and UDP), application layer services (DNS, HTTP, DHCP), firewalls, VPNs, and packet analysis with Wireshark. Practical troubleshooting workflows are detailed throughout.
A foundational textbook for computer science students, IT support specialists, and network engineers building and securing enterprise communication networks.
Contents at a Glance
Chapter 1: Cloud and Container Architecture Fundamentals
Chapter 2: Docker Containers: Images, Registries, and Dockerfiles
Chapter 3: Container Security: Isolation, Capabilities, and Breakouts
Chapter 4: Cloud Identity and Access Management (IAM) Pentesting
Chapter 5: Exploiting Misconfigured S3 Buckets and Cloud Storage
Chapter 6: Serverless Application Vulnerabilities and API Gateways
Chapter 7: Attacking Kubernetes Clusters and Container Orchestration
Chapter 8: Cloud Incident Response and Security Posture Management
Index & Further Reading