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CSA Certificate of Cloud Security Knowledge
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Understanding IDaaS: The benefits and risks of Identity as a Service
Are identities safe in the cloud? Experts say enterprises must carefully weigh the risks vs. rewards of identity management as a service. Feature
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Quiz: Cloud application security best practices
Test your knowledge of our lesson on cloud application security best practices. Quiz
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Gary McGraw on cloud computing pros and cons for security
Cloud computing can help improve SMB security operations but doesn’t bode well for software security. News | 19 Jun 2012
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Google Gmail doesn't meet LAPD security needs
Worried about email security, the Los Angeles city government kills plans to move the LAPD to Gmail. News | 21 Dec 2011
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Analysis: Verizon CloudSwitch acquisition fosters cloud application security
Amy Larsen DeCarlo of Current Analysis says the Verizon CloudSwitch acquisition will bolster cloud application security following cloud migrations. Analysis | 31 Aug 2011
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Gartner: Prepare today or face cloud computing security problems tomorrow
Gartner analysts say infosec teams can avoid tomorrow’s cloud computing security problems by anticipating future usage and becoming facilitators. News | 27 Jun 2011
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CSA: Cloud outages highlight need for better risk management
CSA Executive Director Jim Reavis reflects on the recent cloud provider outages. Column | 16 May 2011
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Cloud provider security study reveals security gaps
Ponemon survey of cloud service providers shows little focus or spending on security News | 28 Apr 2011
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L.A. proving tarpit for Google, CSC
Google's cloud deal with L.A. runs into problems over security. News | 21 Apr 2011
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Study on security in cloud computing shows angst, rogue users
Many IT pros don't know the number of cloud-based services used in the enterprise and few are taking chances moving sensitive data to the cloud, a Ponemon Institute survey finds. Article | 12 May 2010
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Cloud computing risks outweigh benefits, survey finds
The risks of cloud computing outweigh the benefits according to a survey of more than 1,800 U.S.-based IT professionals who are members of the ISACA organization. Article | 08 Apr 2010
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Google to defend the cloud at RSA Conference
Cloud computing is changing the way we do business; the scalability, flexibility and cost savings are seductive, even irresistible. But, as with every "next big thing" in technology, security is a potential stumbling point. The distributed computing ... Interview | 17 Apr 2009
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Vertical cloud providers and cloud transparency
An examination of some vertical-specific CSPs shows security details are hard to find. Tip
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SaaS security: Weighing SaaS encryption options
A look at SaaS encryption techniques and challenges. Tip
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Cloud content security: Understanding SaaS data protection options
Forrester Research's Rick Holland examines transitioning to a cloud content security model, and explores today's SaaS data protection options. Tip
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Cloud computing and security: It’s all about automation
An API-driven strategy could streamline cloud security and improve security overall. Tip
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How to pen test cloud computing environments
Performing penetration tests in the cloud comes with unique considerations that organizations must take into account. Tip
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Detecting and managing unauthorized use of cloud computing
Want to know if developers or sales executives are moving data to the cloud? Here are three tools that can help. Tip
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Cloud encryption use cases
A look at how encryption is handled in some common cloud computing architectures. Tip
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Meeting the PCI requirement for Web security in the cloud
Moving to a cloud environment complicates compliance with PCI DSS Requirement 6.6. Tip
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SaaS evaluation: Considerations for a SaaS service-level agreement
Before signing-on with a SaaS provider, it's important to thoroughly examine the impact that SaaS will have on your infrastructure. In this tip, Scott Crawford explains how to examine SaaS impact, and how to incorporate your findings into a comprehen... Tip
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Software-as-a-service a good choice for fighting spam
SaaS allows midmarket companies with small IT staffs to offload the workload and expertise needed to fight the flood of spam inundating their email servers. Tip
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Cloud endpoint security: Considerations for cloud security services
Mike Chapple details discuses considerations for using cloud security services, specifically cloud endpoint security. Answer
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cloud bursting
Cloud bursting is an application deployment model in which an application runs in a private cloud or data center and bursts into a public cloud when the demand for computing capacity spikes. Definition
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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... Definition
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Assessing IaaS, PaaS and SaaS security issues and risks
Video: Leading cloud security expert Rich Mogull introduces IAAS, PAAS, and SAAS, and the security risks you can expect with each. Video
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Choosing SaaS security
Learn the features and architecture options you have with security SaaS, as well as the benefits and cautions you need to consider, and learn what questions to ask internally to determine if this option makes sense for your business. Video
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Podcast: Ensuring security in a SaaS contract
In this interview, Mike Hamilton, CISO for the city of Seattle, talks about the city’s SaaS toolkit and how it ensures the SaaS it buys is secure. Podcast
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Email security and SaaS for midmarket companies
Learn more about whether an email SaaS provider is right for your company, and how to choose one that offers the features you need. Video
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CSA Certificate of Cloud Security Knowledge
CSA Certificate of Cloud Security Knowledge Certifications
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Assessing IaaS, PaaS and SaaS security issues and risks
Video: Leading cloud security expert Rich Mogull introduces IAAS, PAAS, and SAAS, and the security risks you can expect with each. Video
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Understanding IDaaS: The benefits and risks of Identity as a Service
Are identities safe in the cloud? Experts say enterprises must carefully weigh the risks vs. rewards of identity management as a service. Feature
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Choosing SaaS security
Learn the features and architecture options you have with security SaaS, as well as the benefits and cautions you need to consider, and learn what questions to ask internally to determine if this option makes sense for your business. Video
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Vertical cloud providers and cloud transparency
An examination of some vertical-specific CSPs shows security details are hard to find. Tip
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Gary McGraw on cloud computing pros and cons for security
Cloud computing can help improve SMB security operations but doesn’t bode well for software security. News
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Quiz: Cloud application security best practices
Test your knowledge of our lesson on cloud application security best practices. Quiz
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SaaS security: Weighing SaaS encryption options
A look at SaaS encryption techniques and challenges. Tip
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Cloud content security: Understanding SaaS data protection options
Forrester Research's Rick Holland examines transitioning to a cloud content security model, and explores today's SaaS data protection options. Tip
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Cloud endpoint security: Considerations for cloud security services
Mike Chapple details discuses considerations for using cloud security services, specifically cloud endpoint security. Answer
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About Cloud Computing Software as a Service (SaaS) Security
In the Software as a Service model, organizations utilize applications hosted by a service provider, essentially cloud computing software, and the provider controls everything: the network, servers, operating systems and applications. Get information on providers' SaaS security capabilities and how to ensure your data is secure in a SaaS cloud environment.