Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) Security Handbook

Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) Security Handbook is the ultimate guide for safeguarding your mission-critical resources and data on OCI. In the world of a cloud-first approach, it is essential to understand the security risks and how to protect the sensitive data and resources in the cloud using different tools and technologies. The book covers all the aspects of security, considering all the layers of the Oracle Cloud.  

This book is a detailed guide to securing OCI environments, focusing on best practices and practical strategies. It covers key security areas like identity and access management (IAM) with role-based controls, multi-factor authentication, and identity federation. Network security is addressed through Virtual Cloud Networks (VCNs), firewalls, and load balancers. Compute, storage, and database security topics include encryption, SQL injection prevention, and advanced database protection tools. The book also explores web and API security, vulnerability scanning, monitoring, compliance, and automation using tools like Terraform. 

By the end of this journey, you will be well-equipped to confidently secure your OCI environment. This invaluable resource helps you become highly skilled in OCI Security, safeguarding your valuable cloud assets for years to come.

KEY FEATURES  

• Gain a clear understanding of OCI architecture, tools, and technologies.
• Learn to implement robust security controls to protect cloud applications and resources from attacks.
• Explore monitoring tools to detect, respond to incidents, and enhance security posture.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

• Learn to secure mission-critical data and resources effectively.
• Explore extensively all security layers of OCI for robust protection.
• Implement best practices for monitoring threats and detecting vulnerabilities.
• Master OCI tools and strategies for risk mitigation and incident response.

WHO THIS BOOK IS FOR

The book is designed for IT professionals, security engineers, cloud architects, and anyone responsible for securing OCI environments. Whether you are a seasoned cloud professional or a newcomer to OCI, this book provides the knowledge and practical guidance to protect your cloud infrastructure.

1. Introduction to Oracle Cloud Infrastructure 
2. Mastering Identity and Access Management
3. Navigating Network Security in OCI
4. Infrastructure Security
5. Database Fortification in Oracle Cloud Infrastructure
6. Applications Security Unleashed
7. SaaS Applications Optimization and Security
8. Monitoring and Logging for Robust Security
9. Compliance, IDR, and Vulnerability Management in OCI 
10. Future of OCI Security
11. Best Practices for OCI Security

Naresh Kumar Miryala is a distinguished engineering leader with an extensive background in database, cloud platform reliability, and security engineering, having spent nearly two decades in the field. His deep understanding of both technical and business intricacies empowers him to pioneer innovative solutions spanning diverse domains such as database systems, large-scale infrastructure, multi-cloud environments, automation, cloud infrastructure, DevOps, and cyber security. He is an adept engineering executive and technologist with extensive experience in working with cloud migrations, infrastructure implementation, database management, ERP solutions, and DevOps deployments with security first approach.

Naresh currently leads the engineering team at Meta, having previously contributed to esteemed organizations like Oracle Corp and Computer Sciences Corporations, Naresh played a pivotal role in migrating or implementing Oracle technologies for over 60 organizations globally, many of which are Fortune 500 entities. His impact spans across various industries, including pharmaceuticals, retail, banking, and gold mining companies worldwide.

Naresh's affiliations include senior membership in IEEE, OATUG, AIM leadership council, and fellowship at BCS. He is a Oracle ACE member and holds certifications as a professional in cloud and database platforms, and actively engages as a blogger, tech reviewer, and frequent speaker in international conferences.

Dinesh Kumar Budagam is a seasoned IT professional with over 15 years of diverse experience in the technology sector. He has extensive experience working in Microsoft technologies, Hadoop Big data systems, data engineering, implementing security in cloud and big data ecosystem, privacy and security, and cybersecurity. He worked at IBM and has also served as a consultant for Microsoft and Meta, beginning his career as a developer and progressing to roles as a technical lead and senior technical manager. Currently, Dinesh Budagam serves as a senior manager and senior cybersecurity consultant at VISA, specializing in cybersecurity. In his role as a security architect, Dinesh is at the forefront of driving key initiatives aimed at safeguarding the organization’s most critical assets. He leads efforts to design and implement robust security frameworks and strategies specifically tailored for big data and cloud environments. His work focuses on ensuring that these platforms maintain high levels of security, compliance, and resilience against evolving cyber threats. By collaborating with cross-functional teams, he helps align security policies with business objectives, ensuring the protection of sensitive data and the integrity of VISA’s digital infrastructure.

Dinesh Kumar Budagam holds a bachelor of technology in electrical and electronics engineering and a master’s degree in software engineering, providing a solid foundation for his technical expertise. In addition to his academic credentials, he is an IBM Certified Solution Architect for Big Data Analytics, Cloud Certified Architect, Certified System Architect, Project Management Professional (PMP) and Senior Member of IEEE. Furthermore, he has completed an advanced cybersecurity program, generative AI-Technology, Business, and Society Program at Stanford University.