Cloud Computing Strategies for the CIO-
Five steps for PaaS security
Securing PaaS requires implementing application security fundamentals.
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Windows 8 and cloud-based authentication
A look at the new cloud-based authentication feature included in the latest version of Microsoft’s operating system.
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Emerging PaaS security tactics
Securing cloud applications via PaaS can be tricky when providers hold much of the control. Diana Kelley examines emerging PaaS security tactics.
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Industry groups work to improve cloud transparency
Organizations need insight into their cloud providers’ security. Industry groups are tackling the cloud transparency challenge.
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Three steps for PCI compliance in the cloud
PCI compliance in the cloud is tough but implementing these strategies can help.
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NIST cloud security guidelines: A complex process
Several public-private partnerships are working to develop specifications to support the NIST roadmap.
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The SSAE 16 and cloud provider security
The SAS 70 report has been replaced by the SSAE 16, but how does it stack up as a tool to measure a provider’s security?
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Massachusetts 201 CMR 17.00 and cloud services
Organizations face a March 1 deadline for ensuring their cloud and other service providers comply with Massachusetts’ data protection regulation.
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Are cloud providers HIPAA business associates?
Deciding whether your cloud provider is a business associate comes down to a judgment call based on the type of cloud usage.
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Weighing SaaS encryption options
A look at SaaS encryption techniques and challenges.
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The EU's proposed data protection rule and the cloud
Cloud customers and cloud providers would face stricter data security requirements under draft European regulation.
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Cloud security: Understand 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.
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VMware configuration management best practices
How to use vSphere 5 tools to streamline configuration and patch management.
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Detecting VM sprawl in a private cloud
Learn techniques and tools to track rogue images and inappropriate use.
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Cloud outages and breaches: Lessons learned
Recent incidents illustrate the need for redundancy and provider security reviews
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Stepping carefully into health care cloud
Health care providers must plan any cloud migration carefully to protect patient safety and maintain HIPAA compliance.
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Cloud security: It’s all about automation
An API-driven strategy could streamline cloud security and improve security overall.
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NIST guidance cites cloud security gaps
The NIST roadmap was designed to foster government cloud adoption but is helpful for private businesses as well.
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How to evaluate virtual firewalls
Enterprises have a lot of choice when it comes to virtual firewalls. Here’s what you should look for.
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Cloud contracts: Cloud computing pricing
The unpredictability of cloud service pricing can make budgeting difficult for CIOs and CISOs.
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Leveraging Microsoft Azure security features
Organizations can boost PaaS security late in the game by implementing these stopgap measures.
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Exploring cloud Security as a Service options
Expert Joseph Granneman looks at cloud Security as a Service options, like encryption and IdM, for ensuring secure cloud-based server hosting.
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Demystifying the Patriot Act and its cloud impact
An examination of the rules for federal data access shows that it’s actually a complex, difficult process.
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Cloud computing threats: Malicious insiders
Learn the questions to ask in order to vet your cloud provider’s hiring practices and administrative controls.