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- February 06, 2015
06 Feb'15
Study: Federal data center modernization failing on cloud security
MeriTalk and Palo Alto Networks say the U.S. government's thinks its data center modernization effort is going well, but research shows basic cloud security protections are nowhere to be found.
- February 04, 2015
04 Feb'15
Enterprise shadow cloud usage eclipses authorized cloud services
New research by CipherCloud shows that majority of enterprises don't know extent of unsanctioned cloud usage by their employees.
- January 30, 2015
30 Jan'15
Apple eyes cloud storage for Touch ID biometric data
According to a new patent application, Apple is looking to expand its Touch ID biometric verification system through the cloud. But will the biometric data be secure?
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- January 30, 2015
30 Jan'15
Hybrid DDoS prevention emerges to counter variety of DDoS attacks
As DDoS attacks get bigger, more frequent, and more varied, new hybrid and cloud-based DDoS prevention methods are emerging, but some fear too much automation in DDoS defense may result in a loss of control.
- January 26, 2015
26 Jan'15
Rackspace security push eyes managed cloud, compliance services
Rackspace hopes its new emphasis on security-centric managed cloud services will be enough to overcome past security and availability problems, as well as differentiate itself from public cloud rivals AWS and Microsoft.
- January 16, 2015
16 Jan'15
Ribose first to achieve CSA STAR Attestation status
Cloud collaboration firm Ribose became the first company to achieve the Cloud Security Alliance's STAR Attestation process.
- January 09, 2015
09 Jan'15
'Shadow cloud' services a growing threat to enterprises
Cloud Security Alliance findings show many enterprises struggle to identify and control shadow cloud apps and services; half of those surveyed told the CSA they have no program in place manage cloud apps and services.
- January 05, 2015
05 Jan'15
Apple patches iCloud password vulnerability following hacking tool release
A hacking tool released on New Year's Day highlighted a security hole in Apple's public cloud service that left user accounts vulnerable.
- December 30, 2014
30 Dec'14
CSA to closely monitor enterprise cloud data privacy issues in 2015
The Cloud Security Alliance says cloud data privacy has emerged as a top issue for industry amid Microsoft's battle with the U.S. government over customer emails stored in Ireland.
- December 16, 2014
16 Dec'14
Microsoft, rivals challenge U.S. government over cloud data privacy
Microsoft's refusal to give the U.S. government customer emails stored in Ireland will likely have implications for enterprise cloud data privacy and security.
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- December 04, 2014
04 Dec'14
Microsoft focuses on Azure security in cloud race against AWS
Microsoft is working to improve Azure security, but analysts say Amazon Web Services is still in the lead when it comes to cloud security capabilities.
- November 19, 2014
19 Nov'14
Amazon bolsters AWS security, adds encryption key management
Newly announced Amazon Web Services security features include an encryption key management service intended to boost cloud security and strengthen appeal of AWS to enterprises.
- November 05, 2014
05 Nov'14
IBM introduces new cloud platform for threat analytics
With IBM Dynamic Cloud Security, Big Blue is shifting its entire security portfolio, from managed services to threat analytics, to the cloud.
- October 31, 2014
31 Oct'14
Research shows enterprises leaking shadow data to the cloud
A new study by cloud security startup Elastica shows that enterprise employees are unknowingly leaking sensitive data through cloud apps and services.
- October 20, 2014
20 Oct'14
Apple iCloud hit with MitM attacks in China
There is more potential trouble for Apple iCloud users as a nationwide man-in-the-middle attack struck the iCloud website in China amid the country's launch of the new iPhone 6.