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• Desktop as a service: Enterprise security risks and rewards

  While the interest in desktop as a service has grown, there are a number of security concerns enterprises should also be aware of. Expert Ed Moyle discusses the risks and rewards of desktop as a service.  Continue Reading

• Determining data value to reduce cloud storage risks

  Do enterprises know which data is being stored in the cloud, and where? Expert Char Sample offers some housecleaning tips to lower cloud storage risks.  Continue Reading

• The benefits of encryption key rotation for cloud users

  Encryption key rotation is suggested for enterprises working in the cloud. Expert Dave Shackleford discusses the benefits of key rotation, key management options and some best practices.  Continue Reading

• The cloud security threat-modeling process: Laying the groundwork

  The cloud threat-modeling process begins with a fundamental understanding of threat management. Expert Ravila Helen White details these best practices for enterprises.  Continue Reading

• Server configuration management on IaaS clouds

  IaaS clouds need baseline server configuration, but real security requires enterprises to go beyond that. Expert Dave Shackleford reviews some IaaS security best practices.  Continue Reading

• Crafting a secure data backup strategy on a private cloud

  Planning a data backup strategy on a private cloud requires certain factors to assure security. Expert Dejan Lukan gives some advice on what to take into consideration.  Continue Reading

• 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