A Study of Implementing an Information Security Management System for Open Source Cloud Computing

Authors

  • George Suciu Politehnica University of Bucharest
  • Vlad Poenaru POLITEHNICA University Bucharest
  • Cristian Cernat POLITEHNICA University Bucharest
  • Traian Lucian Militaru Politehnica University of Bucharest
  • Gyorgy Todoran Politehnica University of Bucharest

Keywords:

cloud, open source, distributed cloud computing, cloud security, ISMS

Abstract

An Information Security Management System (ISMS) contains a coordinated set of activities, processes, controls, and policies with the purpose of protecting and managing the information assets within an organization. In this paper we present the way in which an ISMS as specified in the ISO 27001 can be applied for the cloud and implemented on our test platform based on SlapOS, the first open source provisioning and billing system for distributed cloud computing. The goal of this paper is to demonstrate a new and easier way to manage security for the cloud, with a specific focus on distributed cloud computing. We will present the results measured by applying ISMS controls for ensuring levels of QoS and SLA according to contracts, moreover also optimizing the costs and resources used by the cloud platform.

Author Biographies

George Suciu, Politehnica University of Bucharest

3CPS

Vlad Poenaru, POLITEHNICA University Bucharest

Faculty of Electronics, Telecommunications and Information Technology

Traian Lucian Militaru, Politehnica University of Bucharest

Quality Department

Gyorgy Todoran, Politehnica University of Bucharest

Quality Department

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Published

2012-09-30

How to Cite

Suciu, G., Poenaru, V., Cernat, C., Militaru, T. L., & Todoran, G. (2012). A Study of Implementing an Information Security Management System for Open Source Cloud Computing. Journal of Mobile, Embedded and Distributed Systems, 4(3), 168-174. Retrieved from http://jmeds.eu/index.php/jmeds/article/view/78

Issue

Vol. 4 No. 3 (2012): Security of Digital Identities

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