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• Best practices for cloud-based identity and access management

  While using the cloud for identity and access management can simplify the task, it is critical to consider a number of factors when implementing cloud IAM products and services. Expert Dave Shackleford explains.  Continue Reading

• Data security in cloud computing: Data encryption controls

  Implementing data encryption controls in a cloud environment can be quite challenging for organizations using those services. Ed Moyle discusses the first two steps to implementing data security in the cloud.  Continue Reading

• Cloud security considerations for Docker hosting

  Docker hosting in the cloud is growing in popularity. Expert Dave Shackleford explains how Docker works and what security troubles enterprises should watch out for.  Continue Reading

• An introduction to iSCSI security for the cloud

  Expert Dejan Lukan looks at iSCSI security, the possible attacks on networks using iSCSI and CHAP security.  Continue Reading

• How calculating cloud resiliency cuts cloud downtime

  Calculating and monitoring cloud resiliency is critical to preventing cloud downtime or lessening its effects. Expert Ed Moyle discusses the two main steps to start reducing cloud concerns.  Continue Reading

• Amazon Elastic Block Storage encryption explained

  Amazon EBS encryption is now offered by AWS. Expert Dave Shackleford explains how it works, why companies might struggle with it and whether it brings the industry one step closer to default cloud data encryption.  Continue Reading

• Virtual DMZ security in the cloud

  Virtual DMZ cloud configurations require specific security tactics. Expert Dejan Lukan looks at the different types of virtual DMZs and how they differ from physical DMZs.  Continue Reading

• Secure enterprise file sharing with EFSS

  Employees are using consumer-based file sharing whether your enterprise allows it or not. An enterprise file sync and storage, or EFSS, service can provide a more secure alternative.  Continue Reading

• Understanding the risks of cloud computing

  Understanding the risks of cloud computing is key to protecting a cloud-centric enterprise. Ravila Helen White explains the three must-know dimensions of cloud risk.  Continue Reading

• Assessing cloud security controls key in repelling cloud attacks

  With cloud attacks rising, enterprises must evaluate their cloud security controls well in advance. Dave Shackleford provides some best defense practices.  Continue Reading

• Develop a secure API design in a cloud environment

  Developing a secure API design in a cloud environment can be challenging. Expert Dejan Lukan explains what enterprises need to remember when building a secure API.  Continue Reading

• An introduction to Microsoft Office 365 security

  The Microsoft Office 365 security features are robust, but may not offer the granularity some enterprises need. Expert Dave Shackleford reviews the security pros and cons of Microsoft's cloud-based productivity suite.  Continue Reading

• Cloud service brokers: Exploring information security pros and cons

  Cloud service brokers can simplify management and reduce costs, but do they hinder security? Learn the cloud broker benefits and challenges.  Continue Reading

• Amazon CloudTrail: How it could change cloud logging

  The new Amazon CloudTrail cloud logging service could make event management much simpler for security teams. Expert Dave Shackleford explains how.  Continue Reading

• The security pros and cons of a cloud email service

  Moving enterprise email to the cloud has its benefits but also its risks. Here's how to weigh the two so your migration succeeds.  Continue Reading