November 01, 2012
Most organizations cite trust issues as their primary reason for deciding against outsourcing their computing resources and data assets. So just what are cloud providers doing to ensure protection?
August 01, 2012
The apps used on mobile devices connected to its network contained sensitive data, so a medical device manufacturer needed to ensure that access control and authorization policies were enforced.
August 01, 2012
Authenticating to a SaaS application in the cloud should be simple. It now Is.
Given the cost benefits, security pros likely can do little to stop their organization from migrating to the cloud. That's why they must do all they can to control the risk.
January 20, 2012
A community college in Texas found a tool that enabled it to fend off viruses while coming into compliance, reports Greg Masters.
November 01, 2011
A web-based business embraced social media as a business enabler...after putting in place the right tool, reports Greg Masters.
The Cloud Security Alliance is planning to develop and maintain a public registry documenting the security controls that exist in various cloud computing offerings.
Verizon on Thursday announced plans to acquire Terremark, a managed IT infrastructure and cloud services provider known for its advanced security offerings, for $1.4 billion. The deals boosts Verizon to a major player in the cloud circuit. According to a news release, Verizon plans to operate Terremark as a standalone business unit. "Cloud computing continues to fundamentally alter the way enterprises procure, deploy and manage IT resources, and this combination helps create a tipping point for 'everything-as-a-service,'" said Lowell McAdam, Verizon's president and chief operating officer. - DK
January 13, 2010
There is no denying that cloud computing is here to stay -- the question now is ensuring that organizations choose a trustworthy provider.
