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Evaluate

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• What's the business case for Amazon's three AWS monitoring tools?

  CloudTrail, CloudWatch and AWS Config are three different tools from Amazon that help enterprises monitor AWS. Expert Dan Sullivan explains the differences between the three and when each should be used. Continue Reading

• AWS security groups vs. traditional firewalls: What's the difference?

  AWS security groups provide network-based blocking mechanisms, much like traditional firewalls. Expert Dan Sullivan explains the differences between the two. Continue Reading

• What are the security pros and cons of hybrid cloud storage?

  Interest in hybrid cloud data storage is growing, but is it safe? Expert Dan Sullivan outlines the risks and rewards for enterprises. Continue Reading

• How can cloud access security brokers improve enterprise security?

  Cloud access security brokers can help enterprises enforce security policies in the cloud. Expert Dan Sullivan discusses the benefits. Continue Reading

• Using NIST 800-125-A to understand hypervisor security threats

  Expert Paul Henry discusses how the draft NIST Special Publication 800-125-A can help enterprises better understand the threat landscape in a virtual realm. Continue Reading

• Can the Cloud Security Alliance help with comparing cloud providers?

  The Cloud Security Alliance published its Privacy Level Agreement for Europe v2 to help consumers compare cloud providers. Expert Dan Sullivan explains how it can help U.S. companies as well.Continue Reading

• Negotiating SLA requirements to ensure cloud regulatory compliance

  Outlining your enterprise regulatory compliance reporting needs and establishing these needs with cloud providers during SLA negotiations is critical. Ed Moyle outlines steps to help organizations get started.Continue Reading

• Can proprietary databases be securely migrated to the AWS cloud?

  When enterprises look to migrate a proprietary database to the AWS cloud, there are a number of security considerations to keep in mind. Expert Dan Sullivan explains.Continue Reading

• How AWS Key Management Service bolsters cloud security

  The AWS Key Management Service is a good tool for cloud encryption key management. Expert Dave Shackleford examines AWS KMS and its benefits to enterprises.Continue Reading

• How to use AWS to meet compliance standards' requirements

  Looking to make compliance an easier task? Expert Steven Weil explains how to use AWS to help meet compliance standards' requirements.Continue Reading

• Using a software-defined perimeter to create an air-gapped network

  The Cloud Security Alliance's software-defined perimeter protocol can help enterprises achieve dynamic air-gapped networks. Expert Ed Moyle discusses how SDP works and the benefits it can provide.Continue Reading

• How AWS PCI compliance affects enterprise PCI compliance

  Before deploying an AWS infrastructure, it is critical to understand how it will affect enterprise PCI compliance. Expert Rob Shapland discusses key factors to consider.Continue Reading

• How to achieve better cloud security for your enterprise

  Better security in the cloud is possible. Learn what national standards and the CSA can do, what they cannot and how to plug the security gap.Continue Reading

• Cloud security certifications: How important are they?

  More and more certifications are being created around cloud security. Expert Sean Martin looks at some of the more prominent certifications and examines their value.Continue Reading

• The importance of public cloud encryption for enterprise data storage

  Cloud storage providers have beefed up their encryption offerings, but are they enough? Expert Dave Shackleford explains the importance of public cloud encryption.Continue Reading