Journal of Cybersecurity and Information Management
JCIM
2690-6775
2769-7851
10.54216/JCIM
https://www.americaspg.com/journals/show/2846
2019
2019
Security Validation in OpenStack: A Comprehensive Evaluation
Department of IT,CCIS, Majmaa University, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Mohammed
Mohammed
Department of Computer Engineering ,CCIS, Majmaa University, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Shailendra
Mishra
The study delves into the security architecture of OpenStack, an open-source cloud platform that is increasingly prevalent in modern computing environments. Its primary goal is to rigorously assess and confirm hypotheses about OpenStack's security infrastructure while identifying vulnerabilities and potential threats using a comprehensive security evaluation framework. The study utilizes a multifaceted security assessment methodology to analyze both private and public cloud deployments of OpenStack. This methodology involves various techniques, including vulnerability scanning, penetration testing, and analysis of security policies and configurations. Benchmarking against industry standards and previous studies further strengthens the analytical framework, ensuring a thorough exploration of various dimensions of OpenStack security. The assessment revealed that OpenStack has a robust security posture, with vulnerabilities detected in only 2% of cases across both private and public cloud deployments. The study also found a resilience rate of 95% against common security challenges. The comprehensive analysis covered various dimensions of OpenStack security, providing valuable insights into the platform's security resilience and vulnerabilities, thereby significantly contributing to the body of knowledge in cloud security research. The research underscores the importance of implementing robust security protocols in OpenStack environments to ensure the reliability of cloud infrastructure. Regular security updates and adherence to best practices can strengthen the security posture of OpenStack deployments. The insights from this study can inform the development of guidelines and policies aimed at enhancing security practices in cloud computing environments. Overall, the study evaluates the security framework of OpenStack and emphasizes the significance of implementing robust security measures to ensure the dependability of cloud infrastructure, guiding the creation of recommendations and superior practices for strengthening security in cloud computing environments.
2024
2024
79
95
10.54216/JCIM.140106
https://www.americaspg.com/articleinfo/2/show/2846