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Springer Grid Computing Security 2007 Edition by Anirban Chakrabarti
Based on research and industry experience this book structures the issues pertaining to grid computing security into three main categories: architecture-related infrastructure-related and management-related issues. It discusses all three categories in detail presents existing solutions standards and products and pinpoints their shortcomings and open questions. Together with a brief introduction into grid computing in general and underlying security technologies this book offers the first concise and detailed introduction to this important area targeting professionals in the grid industry as well as students. Table of contents : Overview of Security.- Taxonomy of Grid Security Issues.- Grid Information Security Architecture.- Grid Authorization Systems.- Service Level Security in Grid Systems.- Host Level Security.- Grid Network Security.- Grid Credential Management Systems.- Managing Trust in the Grid.- Grid Monitoring.- Putting it All Together.- Conclusion.