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Should you move your antivirus protection to the cloud?
Do cloud-based antivirus products protect your systems as well -- or better than -- traditional software? Find out in this comparative review. Review
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Cloud computing from A to Z
From Amazon EC2 to Windows Azure, we define the terms you need to know in this cloud computing glossary. Glossary
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Top 10 cloud computing leaders of 2010
From the CTO of Amazon to the founder of Rackspace, our list of the top 10 leaders in cloud computing contains the most influential names in the cloud industry. Slideshow
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Chris Hoff: 2010 top cloud computing leader
Chris Hoff, security guru and director of cloud and virtualization solutions at Cisco, comes in at number 10 on our top cloud computing leaders list. Slideshow
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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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Quiz: Cloud computing basics
How much do you know about cloud computing? Find out in this quiz on cloud providers, public and private cloud and other cloud computing basics. Quiz
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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 security affecting G-Cloud adoption
The managing director of service provider Pentura discusses the security issues associated with cloud computing in the public sector and how they are affecting adoption of the Government Cloud. Expert Advice
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Cloud computing concerns slowing widespread adoption
A luxury hotel chain chose Terremark's hosted services over Amazon Web Services. But why? Concerns about losing control when moving data and services into the cloud continue to make organizations wary of cloud computing. Learning Guide
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The top Amazon Web Services stories of 2009
Amazon's run-in with blacklist provider Spamhaus and the release of the company's Virtual Private Cloud topped the list of Amazon Web Services news stories in 2009. The Year in Review
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Amazon attempts to win over enterprises with cloud storage gateway
Facing reluctance from enterprises to adopt public cloud services, Amazon tries to entice them by bridging private and public data storage models. News | 29 Jan 2012
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A really bad week for Google and Amazon
Google is in big trouble with the LAPD and Amazon Web Services customers are none too happy with their cloud company after both suffered service failures. Column | 22 Apr 2011
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Why enterprise security hates the cloud: Change is hard
Everyone wants cloud to fit into their preexisting systems, but adopting and securing the cloud takes time and effort that many organizations just can't handle. Column | 18 Feb 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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Major League Gaming finds security relief in hybrid cloud
Many enterprises are thirsty for cloud but can't work around the security concerns of public environments. New flavors of hybrid clouds, however, fit the bill. Article | 04 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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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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Top five cloud security tips of 2011
IT admins had lingering cloud security concerns throughout 2011. These top 5 tips can help you understand the ups and downs of cloud security. Tip
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Five Quick Links: Understanding cloud security risks
Security is a major concern when adopting public or private cloud. IT teams need to understand what threats exist and how to mitigate them. Tip
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Using identity federation to lock down your cloud
Avoid rogue identity pools and manage security of cloud-based apps centrally with identity federation. Tip
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Data security in the cloud: tactics and practices
With the right measures in place, enterprises can offset common private cloud data security concerns. Tip
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Securing virtual machines in the cloud
Finding protection for a virtual infrastructure may seem unnecessary, but it's increasingly important to ensure the security of virtual machines in cloud-based environments. Tip
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Public cloud security: AWS security and Microsoft Azure
A look at the security capabilities offered in AWS and Microsoft’s hosted services. Tip
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Ten questions to ask when storing data in the cloud
Concerned about the security and privacy of your data in the cloud? Ask these 10 questions of every cloud provider to ensure that they'll keep your data safe and flexible. Tip
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Intrusion detection in a cloud computing environment
Make sure that your cloud computing environment is equipped to detect and respond to attacks with the appropriate intrusion detection systems. 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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cloud cartography
Cloud cartography is a scheme for pinpointing the physical locations of Web servers hosted on a third-party cloud computing service. Word
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CloudAV
CloudAV is a program that combines multiple antivirus applications and scans user files over a network of servers. The program was developed at the University of Michigan. Word
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cloud computing
A cloud service has three distinct characteristics that differentiate it from traditional hosting. It is sold on demand, typically by the minute or the hour; it is elastic -- a user can have as much or as little of a service as they want at any given... Word
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The nuts and bolts of cloud security
Davi Ottenheimer of security consulting firm Flying Penguin discusses best cloud protection practices in this week's episode of Cloud Cover TV. Video
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Cloud interest slim at RSA security show
CloudCoverTV goes to the RSA Conference! We discuss cloud and security with attendees at the premier security show in San Francisco. Video
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Recapping the first annual Cloud Security Alliance Congress
Carl Brooks tells us what he found out at the first annual Cloud Security Alliance Congress in Florida...besides the lovely weather. Video
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Cloud computing's effect on application security
In part 3 of his interview, Craig Balding, a security practitioner at a Fortune 500 company and operator of the Cloud Security blog, talks about the security elements surrounding cloud computing, such as software monitoring, implementing security pat... Podcast
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Amazon attempts to win over enterprises with cloud storage gateway
Facing reluctance from enterprises to adopt public cloud services, Amazon tries to entice them by bridging private and public data storage models. News
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Top five cloud security tips of 2011
IT admins had lingering cloud security concerns throughout 2011. These top 5 tips can help you understand the ups and downs of cloud security. Tip
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Five Quick Links: Understanding cloud security risks
Security is a major concern when adopting public or private cloud. IT teams need to understand what threats exist and how to mitigate them. Tip
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Using identity federation to lock down your cloud
Avoid rogue identity pools and manage security of cloud-based apps centrally with identity federation. Tip
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Data security in the cloud: tactics and practices
With the right measures in place, enterprises can offset common private cloud data security concerns. Tip
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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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Mark O'Neill: 2011 top cloud computing leader
The United Kingdom's government may find itself in the cloud sooner than later, thanks to IT team leader and top cloud whiz Mark O'Neill. Slideshow
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Convincing IT security that cloud's the right call
Just saying the words "cloud computing" might send a shiver down your security admin's spine, but starting small can turn even the most hardened admin into a cloud believer. Feature
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A really bad week for Google and Amazon
Google is in big trouble with the LAPD and Amazon Web Services customers are none too happy with their cloud company after both suffered service failures. Column
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Securing virtual machines in the cloud
Finding protection for a virtual infrastructure may seem unnecessary, but it's increasingly important to ensure the security of virtual machines in cloud-based environments. Tip
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About Data security in the cloud
Because cloud-based services use the Internet, storing data in the cloud can be risky and can mean less control over your data. As an IT manager, how do you decide which kinds of data to store in the cloud, stay compliant with government regulations, and maintain control and protect your data in a cloud-based model? In this section we cover the legal and compliance ramifications of shifting workloads to cloud computing services and how your data is segregated and protected in the cloud. Read news, technical tips and analysis on data security in the cloud, including encrypting data in the cloud, network security for cloud-based enterprise applications, operating system security for cloud based enterprise applications, data security for cloud-based enterprise applications, virtualization security for cloud-based enterprise applications and regulatory issues for cloud-based enterprise applications. This topic also covers security for cloud based applications, identity and access management in the cloud and medical records privacy.