IDG Contributor Network: How safe and secure is open-source OpenStack?
Last month we explored the pros and cons of open-source OpenStack, a platform I admittedly love, but which is not meant for everyone (for reasons laid out in that post). Today the topic shifts to OpenStack security. Why security? Because security is not only a hot media topic, but also one that automatically forces the CIO/CTO to analyze his or her own security situation within the organization. Is your open-source OpenStack network secure?
OpenStack is a framework that had a lofty goal of providing infrastructure resources to consumers (developers, end users, business units) in a rapid, self-service manner. This singular, self-serve aspect is what has made the platform so popular. The need for security with OpenStack, however, wasn’t addressed until much later, after it had become a clear problem internally. It was a classic technology afterthought — sacrificing safety for speed and efficiency.
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