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Evaluating Cloud Computing Providers

• Are Amazon certificate authority services trustworthy?

  AWS now operates as its own CA. What are the potential risks of the new Amazon certificate authority services? Expert Dave Shackleford outlines the pros and cons of this new setup.  Continue Reading

• Multi-tenant cloud security requires enterprise awareness

  Moving to a multi-tenant cloud environment can be daunting, but many of the usual risks are legacy issues. Expert Rob Shapland discusses what to know before moving.  Continue Reading

• Adding a cloud security policy to your overall IT defense strategy

  Enterprises should consider a cloud security policy in the wake of more services moving to the cloud. Expert Mike Chapple examines how IT security standards can be reworked.  Continue Reading

• Top AWS security features organizations need to know about

  As cloud security becomes more essential, Amazon security features become more important. Expert Matthew Pascucci takes a look at specific AWS security products available today.  Continue Reading

• How to perform cloud-based application analysis

  Before using cloud-based applications, it's important for enterprises to know their implications. Here are some static and dynamic application analysis techniques that can help.  Continue Reading

• How to craft an enterprise cloud change management policy

  Though few enterprises have one, a cloud change management policy can be a lifesaver when confronted with transitions and security risks.  Continue Reading

• A look at Microsoft Azure security features for enterprises

  Boosted Microsoft Azure security could give it a competitive edge in the cloud market. Here are the security features enterprises can take advantage of.  Continue Reading

• Protect cloud file sharing from a man-in-the-cloud attack

  Man-in-the-cloud attacks on file sharing services can lead to confidential data leakage. Expert Rob Shapland explains how to mitigate the threat.  Continue Reading

• Create a cloud exit strategy to prepare for the unknown

  What happens if your service provider unexpectedly shuts down? Or drops mission-critical services? Expert Ed Moyle explains the benefits of cloud exit strategies and how to build one for your enterprise.  Continue Reading

• Who does what? Uncover the key to cloud security compliance

  SaaS vendors bear more of a compliance burden for cloud security. Enterprise responsibilities for services hosted in IaaS are little changed, however.  Continue Reading

• Three steps to secure cloud database services in the enterprise

  Database as a service may be easy to deploy and easy to manage, but it is not without its security challenges. Expert Ed Moyle outlines three major steps enterprises should take to secure cloud database services in the enterprise.  Continue Reading

• Three steps to finding the ideal cloud data archiving services

  While cloud data archiving services can be highly beneficial, careful consideration must be taken to find the service that best suits an enterprise's needs. Expert Ed Moyle outlines three steps to find your ideal cloud data archiving service.  Continue Reading

• Keep credentials safe despite insecure mobile cloud backup services

  A recent study revealed app developers that use mobile cloud backup services put user credentials at risk. Expert Rob Shapland explains how to defend against the threat.  Continue Reading

• How does Google Cloud Platform affect merchant PCI compliance?

  Google announced its Google Cloud Platform is PCI-compliant -- but what does this mean for merchants? Expert Ed Moyle explains.  Continue Reading

• Addressing the VENOM cloud vulnerability with cloud patch management

  The VENOM cloud vulnerability was called the next Heartbleed, but how bad is it? Expert Rob Shapland explains the affect it should have on your enterprise.  Continue Reading