ABSTRACT
The cloud has emerged as the go-to platform for software lifecycle development. The benefits of cloud are only worth their weight when risk management policies cover all other aspects of the system. Defending a distributed cloud system becomes that much more challenging when considering the risks attributed to hackers. Mega-providers like Amazon Web Services, Azure, or Google Cloud offer the best name brand products, but there are countless middle and local cloud servicers ready to meet all expectations. The cloud is a form of internet infrastructure. Built off networks of routers, switches, and servers, the cloud provides “real-estate” for clients to access. Cloud platform-as-a-service enables architects to manage vital software without needing to meddle with the operating system or hardware of the server. A program that can connect multiple cloud applications and share data between them is a bridge. Companies in the cloud business that set up rock-solid infrastructure and charge a fair price will be rewarded with long-term customers.
