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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.
November 05, 2012 05 Nov'12
Sandy put business continuity planning in spotlight

Some firms struggled while others smoothly executed disaster procedures. Experts said cloud computing aided data center resiliency.
July 29, 2011 29 Jul'11
Cloud availability and resiliency: Planning for failure

Gartner advises companies to take responsibility for cloud service resiliency.

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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

The Statement on Standards for Attestation Engagements No. 16 (SSAE 16) is a set of auditing standards and guidance on using the standards, published by the Auditing Standards Board (ASB) of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (... Continue Reading

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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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Three practices to prevent cloud vendor lock-in

Expert Ed Moyle offers three tips for preventing cloud lock-in long after contract negotiations are complete. Continue Reading
Cloud data breach notification: Defining legal obligations

Francoise Gilbert provides a cloud data breach notification overview for enterprises concerned about placing personal information in the cloud. Continue Reading
Demystifying the Patriot Act: Cloud computing impact

An examination of the rules for federal data access shows that it’s actually a complex, difficult process. Continue Reading