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February 14, 2017 14 Feb'17
Tenable launches cloud-based vulnerability management platform

At RSA Conference 2017, Tenable Network Security introduced a cloud-based vulnerability management platform called Tenable.io that allows users to import and export vulnerability data.
February 07, 2017 07 Feb'17
Google to appeal after loss in cloud data privacy case

Further battle over cloud data privacy is imminent, as a court decides against Google and declines to consider Microsoft's recent appeal victory as precedent.
June 14, 2013 14 Jun'13
Gartner: Negotiate cloud contracts with detailed security, control

When negotiating with cloud providers, enterprises must demand cloud contracts with specific security and control provisions, Gartner analysts say.
April 26, 2013 26 Apr'13
CSA offers new initiatives to address SMB cloud security issues

In response to growing SMB cloud security issues, the Cloud Security Alliance announced a new working group and membership level focused on SMBs.

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clickwrap agreement (clickthrough agreement)

A clickwrap agreement, also known as a click through, shrink-wrap, or sign-in-wrap, is an online agreement in which the user signifies his or her acceptance by clicking a button or checking a box that states “I agree.” Continue Reading
SSAE 16

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How do SLAs factor into cloud risk management?

While you may not have much control over the infrastructure used by cloud service providers, you’re not completely at their mercy when it comes to cloud risk management. Continue Reading
Consider international cloud security standards, legal reqs

Whether you're accessing (or operating) the cloud from Miami, Milan or Mumbai, you need to ensure those services meet regional cloud security standards and legal requirements. Continue Reading
Harden cloud apps with a secure software development lifecycle

Wouldn't it be nice if every application were 100% cloud-ready? Unfortunately, that's often not the case, which can lead to security risks down the line if not properly addressed. Continue Reading

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Assess the benefits and risks of compliance as a service

With compliance as a service, organizations can lean more heavily on their cloud providers to ensure adherence with certain regulations -- but not without some risk. Continue Reading
Q&A: GDPR compliance with Microsoft CPO Brendon Lynch

Failure to achieve compliance with the EU's General Data Protection Regulation in the next 12 months can trigger fines of up to 4% of a company's gross annual revenue. Continue Reading
What CISOs need to incorporate into cloud service-level agreements

CISOs may be unfamiliar with cloud service-level agreements, but they're still a necessary part of enterprise security. Expert Mike O. Villegas has some tips to build cloud SLAs. Continue Reading

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Response planning for a data breach involving a cloud service provider

A cloud service provider experiencing a data breach is not an impossible scenario. Discover how enterprises should plan for the worst. Continue Reading
CSA STAR analysis: Processes for cloud provider security evaluation

Security expert Ed Moyle explains the CSA STAR certification program and how enterprises can use it to improve cloud provider security evaluations. Continue Reading
Five things you can learn from the NASA cloud computing audit report

NASA recently released a cloud computing audit report with best practices enterprises can use to assess and improve their cloud governance practices. Continue Reading