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Security issues in cloud computing
While the cloud may be flexible and cost-efficient, a lack of data safeguards and compliance standards makes security the largest hurdle to leap. Primer
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Can you trust your public cloud provider?
Secure public cloud services aren't a pipe dream; service providers just have to connect some of the dots. How close are we to regulatory compliance in the cloud? Feature
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Weighing the cloud computing standards dilemma
Until the cloud computing world agrees on common standards and APIs, IT shops should choose cloud providers that appropriately satisfy their needs. Feature
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Cloud computing crime poses unique forensics challenges
As cloud services grow, so does the likelihood of their use in criminal activities. Providers must prepare for an increased emphasis on cloud forensics. Feature
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Amazon.com switches to cloud: Top 10 cloud stories of 2010
The efforts of Amazon's internal IT department to move resources to Amazon Web Services was one of the 10 biggest cloud computing stories of 2010. Slideshow
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How cloud computing is changing IT
How much disruption will the cloud model cause in the average enterprise? This special report digs into strategic areas of cloud computing where IT pros are short on answers. Special Report
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Jim Reavis: 2010 top cloud computing leader
Jim Reavis, head of the Cloud Security Alliance and proponent of cloud computing standards, comes in at number nine on our top cloud computing leaders list. Slideshow
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Understanding security in the cloud
This collection of cloud security tips covers everything from securing Platform as a Service and Software as a Service to attaining PCI DSS compliance in the cloud. Tip series
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Cloud computing resources center
Cloud standards organizations, open source cloud projects, cloud computing and social media and more, all explained in this compendium of cloud resources. Learning Center
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The top 10 cloud computing news stories of 2009
From Google's $7.2 million deal with the city of Los Angeles to Spamhaus declaring all U.S. EC2 IP addresses as spam, these are the ten most-read cloud computing stories. The Year in Review
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Regulated cloud computing -- our new national nightmare
Opposing groups in Washington are arguing over proposed standards for cloud computing that will either protect us or make our lives miserable. Did you expect less? Column | 29 Jul 2011
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Cloud security advances not yet on IT radar
Though cloud-friendly security tools have trickled into the market, IT pros are far more interested in securing existing enterprise platforms. Article | 16 Feb 2011
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Amazon Web Services security evangelist quits
Steve Riley, Amazon’s cloud security guru, has quit the company. Where did he end up, and what’s the next move for Amazon Web Services? Column | 17 Jan 2011
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Terremark security guru talks enterprise cloud compliance issues
The security architect at hosting provider Terremark discusses why his company built compliance right into its enterprise cloud services from the start. Article | 07 Dec 2010
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Amazon says WikiLeaks violated policy, not politics
As numerous sources attack Amazon for banning WikiLeaks, including famed whistleblower Daniel Ellsberg, the cloud provider releases a statement to defend its actions. Column | 03 Dec 2010
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Amazon Web Services should speak up on WikiLeaks
Amazon's silence over the WikiLeaks drama might cost the company dearly. When will the cloud provider share why it gave the whistleblower the boot? Column | 02 Dec 2010
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Amazon boots WikiLeaks under pressure from U.S. Senator
WikiLeaks suffered minor inconveniences after United States government pressure led to Amazon cutting off the whistleblower's cloud services. Article | 01 Dec 2010
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Security first as Boeing adopts cloud computing
Aviation giant Boeing approached cloud computing from the standpoint of security first. A few years later, it has a solid method to the madness. Article | 23 Nov 2010
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Government regulation looms over cloud security
A former commissioner of the Federal Trade Commission says that providers need to fix cloud security before the feds fix it for them. Article | 18 Nov 2010
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CSA Congress attendees speak up on cloud security
Users came to the first annual Cloud Security Alliance Congress in Florida this week to hear the state of cloud security. Some say they're ready, but many are still wary. Column | 18 Nov 2010
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Four cloud computing myths debunked
Misinformation and misconceptions surround the cloud market, and falling for these four myths can ruin your cloud project. Tip
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Tools pick up where cloud computing standards lack
Enterprises shouldn't see a lack of cloud management standards as a barrier to cloud -- with the right tools in place. Tip
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Twelve ways to keep your cloud strategy compliant
When working with cloud computing providers, it's up to you to protect your data. Here are 12 ways to ensure your cloud strategy remains compliant. Tip
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Compensating controls can help boost cloud compliance
Cloud computing can be attractive for IT services, except when it's time to figure out a compliance strategy. Chenxi Wang of Forrester Research explains the cloud compliance complexities and offers four compensating controls that can help. Tip
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Is PCI compliance attainable in a public cloud?
Can you reach PCI-DSS compliance in a public cloud? The answer is yes, with some gotchas. Find out the requirements to stay compliant. Tip
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Understanding cloud compliance issues
Concerns about compliance have made companies wary of storing their data in public cloud environments. Tip
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Mitigating the top three Software as a Service security concerns
While Software as a Service users rely on the service's provider for general security needs, issues such as insecure credentials can still threaten a system's privacy. Tip
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Cloud computing skepticism: IT security and compliance
Although cloud computing has many potential benefits, IT pros remain skeptical about the cloud's viability. An expert explores whether security and compliance concerns in the cloud could hinder the viability of cloud computing. Tip
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Cloud computing standards: Deploying and scaling services without lock-in
Once the hurdle of having software enabled as a service is crossed, application interoperability becomes a non-issue, but what happens once a software service is incapable of handling demand with its initial hardware provisions? This inevitably takes... Tip
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Cloud computing challenges: What do they mean for vCloud, Cloud Center?
Cloud computing is fraught with challenges, including proper definition, interoperability and common standards and security. An expert examines these challenges and how their impact on initiatives like VMware's vCloud. Tip
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Explaining how cloud works in the real world
Carl Brooks analyzes the recent cloud reference architecture from NIST and examines the future of cloud benchmarks. Video
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Cloud computing: All the rage, but what about the mechanics?
Lost in the flurry of discussion about cloud computing at VMworld 2008 and elsewhere is how exactly it will work. Scott Lowe, senior engineer for ePlus Technology, Inc., breaks down some of the mechanics of the cloud. Video
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Four cloud computing myths debunked
Misinformation and misconceptions surround the cloud market, and falling for these four myths can ruin your cloud project. Tip
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Tools pick up where cloud computing standards lack
Enterprises shouldn't see a lack of cloud management standards as a barrier to cloud -- with the right tools in place. Tip
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Regulated cloud computing -- our new national nightmare
Opposing groups in Washington are arguing over proposed standards for cloud computing that will either protect us or make our lives miserable. Did you expect less? Column
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Security issues in cloud computing
While the cloud may be flexible and cost-efficient, a lack of data safeguards and compliance standards makes security the largest hurdle to leap. Primer
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Explaining how cloud works in the real world
Carl Brooks analyzes the recent cloud reference architecture from NIST and examines the future of cloud benchmarks. Video
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Can you trust your public cloud provider?
Secure public cloud services aren't a pipe dream; service providers just have to connect some of the dots. How close are we to regulatory compliance in the cloud? Feature
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Twelve ways to keep your cloud strategy compliant
When working with cloud computing providers, it's up to you to protect your data. Here are 12 ways to ensure your cloud strategy remains compliant. Tip
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Cloud security advances not yet on IT radar
Though cloud-friendly security tools have trickled into the market, IT pros are far more interested in securing existing enterprise platforms. Article
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Weighing the cloud computing standards dilemma
Until the cloud computing world agrees on common standards and APIs, IT shops should choose cloud providers that appropriately satisfy their needs. Feature
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Amazon Web Services security evangelist quits
Steve Riley, Amazon’s cloud security guru, has quit the company. Where did he end up, and what’s the next move for Amazon Web Services? Column
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About Cloud computing standards and compliance
Cloud computing service providers and technology suppliers should work together to make sure their cloud services and cloud products work together. The challenges to cloud adoption -- security, integration, portability, interoperability, governance, management, metering and monitoring -- can be addressed through open collaboration, ensuring compliance with privacy policies and the appropriate use of cloud computing standards. This topic also covers the Open Cloud Manifesto, Sarbanes-Oxley and Payment Card Industry (PCI) compliance in a cloud environment.