Cloud Computing is no-longer a new paradigm giving that it has dynamically increased infrastructure capabilities in the cloud environment without requiring new infrastructure investments and be as it may it has gained widespread adoption due to advantages such as distributed computing, scalability, multi-tenancy, and pay-per-use services. However, the security aspect of the domain remains a serious concern across all cloud delivery models. IaaS has revolutionized the way organizations manage and deploy their IT resources and among the various operational cloud service models, it serves as the foundational layer providing the core virtualized computing resources to administrators to achieve daily tasks. However, the more IaaS platforms the more security concerns persist in the various cloud delivery models, and IaaS is no exception and in addressing these, demands the development of robust visualization techniques tailored to combat the visualization deficiencies in the IaaS cloud environments. In this research work, we explore the critical aspects of IaaS security, propose a risk management framework, discuss emerging trends, and highlight industry best practices. The approach involved constructing a simulated cloud environment using the following to simulate the work; VMware Workstation, Suricata, Ubuntu Websever, pfSense, and Kali Linux. Leveraging these tools, a resilient infrastructure capable of visualizing network traffic patterns and identifying security vulnerabilities was engineered.

Authors: A. O. Oronti, G. O. Fadoju, O. O. Abereowo, O. Y. Ogunlola, B.K. Alese

Published in: International Conference on Information Society (i-Society-2024)

• Date of Conference: 26-28 August, 2024
• DOI: 10.20533/iSociety.2024.0022
• ISBN: 978-1-913572-72-3
• Conference Location: Churchill College, Cambridge, UK