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As BYOD trend takes off, cloud providers see opportunity to add value
IT departments often feel somewhat squeamish about data security issues with the BYOD trend, but that's where cloud providers can step in. Feature
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Cloud single sign-on adds convenience, but does it sacrifice security?
Cloud SSO has become desirable as more companies adopt applications using multiple cloud services. But providers must not jeopardize security. Feature
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Tackling cloud security risks
Potential cloud customers are hesitant to transition to cloud, fearing a lack of security. It is important for providers to address specific cloud security issues and put their clients at ease. guide
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Cloud service orchestration management
Cloud computing service providers can benefit from a service strategy, including service catalogue management and SLA development. Feature
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ACG Research on Juniper QFabric: The future of cloud data centers?
In this video, ACG Research's Ray Mota discusses the Juniper QFabric architecture, which has major implications for cloud providers and cloud data centers. HotSeat Video
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Security in cloud computing: Risks, remedies and priorities
Solution providers face the task of securing cloud computing projects, and they often lack comprehensive work papers to help them along the way. To help you along the way, here's a collection of original SearchSecurityChannel.com content that highlig... Learning Guide
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AWS FedRAMP certification fast-tracks Amazon cloud for U.S. government
AWS becomes the biggest cloud provider to earn FedRAMP certification, easing the transition to AWS for U.S. government agencies. News | 23 May 2013
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News briefs: Google cloud services headline I/O, Compute Engine opens
In these briefs, Google I/O delivers news about Google's cloud services, including a new database service and general availability of Compute Engine. News | 17 May 2013
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News briefs: Liability insurance for providers, multi-cloud takes off
In these news briefs, a survey suggests more enterprises use multi-cloud strategies, and the MSPAlliance updates its cloud insurance for providers. News | 30 Apr 2013
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PCI-compliant cloud services an art, not a science for providers
The concept of a PCI-compliant cloud has long been elusive, but new guidelines clarify provider and customer responsibilities. News | 05 Apr 2013
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News briefs: AWS price cuts and VMware public cloud; taxing the cloud
This week, a feud heats up as AWS prices drop and VMware preps a public cloud. Plus: States debate cloud taxes; Rackspace updates its private cloud. News | 13 Mar 2013
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Can cloud providers trust their orchestration software with security?
Even with orchestration software to automate security controls, many cloud providers find comfort in manual processes -- despite the inefficiencies. News | 28 Feb 2013
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News briefs: PCI cloud confusion clarified, Alcatel-Lucent CEO resigns
These briefs address new PCI guidelines for cloud providers, IBM's new servers for SMB private clouds, and the resignation of Alcatel-Lucent's CEO. News | 11 Feb 2013
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BYOD presents mobile data backup opportunity for providers
Cloud providers can help their customers protect crucial information being stored on employee devices by providing mobile data backup offerings. News | 30 Jan 2013
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News in brief: AWS adds new instance, IBM earnings beat expectations
In this week's cloud provider news roundup, Amazon adds a new instance type to its arsenal of AWS tools and IBM earnings surpass analyst expectations. News | 29 Jan 2013
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News in brief: AWS revenue set for rapid growth, HIPAA to address cloud
In these briefs, experts predict big growth for Amazon Web Services' revenue, FedRAMP approves its first cloud provider, and HIPAA modifications pend. News | 15 Jan 2013
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FISMA compliance through continuous monitoring: Tips for cloud providers
Continuous monitoring for FISMA compliance must shift from its static approach to a cyclical, more dynamic strategy for near real-time risk awareness. Tip
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Why every cloud provider needs a robust security audit strategy
Customers want transparency, but they don't want to be overwhelmed. A cloud security audit strategy needs to balance those two goals. Cloud Provider Spotlight
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Providers must address top cloud computing issues to succeed in 2013
After many high-profile blunders last year, cloud providers must overcome customers' concerns to gain mainstream traction in 2013. Tip
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Technical and strategic tips for achieving FedRAMP authorization
While FedRAMP offers clarity for cloud providers competing for government customers, many still face obstacles when trying to meet its complex requirements. Tip
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Securing the data center: How to overcome the lack of cloud standards
The lack of cloud standards for security makes it hard for cloud providers to illustrate how secure their data centers are, but some industry efforts offer a starting point. Tip
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Cloud security issues: Talking enterprises through their concerns
Cloud providers and managed service providers (MSPs) must continue to do a lot of handholding with customers to allay their concerns about cloud security issues. Tip
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Cheat sheet: Talking to clients about cloud computing security risks
Customers are jumpy about cloud computing security risks, and cloud providers must be ready for their questions with bulletproof answers. Here are questions you can expect. Tip
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Building a secure cloud: What customers want from providers
Customers may be willing to compromise with a cloud provider on pricing or performance guarantees, but evidence of a secure cloud will always be non-negotiable. Tip
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Cloud computing security issues for providers: An overview
If the full potential of the cloud market is to be realized, cloud providers must be aggressive about addressing cloud computing security issues from various perspectives. Tip
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The MSP cloud: Running security event management software in a cloud
Considering offering cloud-based SIEM services? This podcast covers the pros and cons of offering managed security event management software services in the cloud. Tip
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What security issues arise with IPv6 and IPv4 in a multi-tenant cloud?
When supporting IPv6 and IPv4 in a multi-tenant cloud, the attack surface for this type of environment is increased, says IPv6 expert Chip Popoviciu. AtE
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How can cloud providers offer sensitive data protection?
Cloud expert Mooney Sherman offers tips on how to evaluate various security architectures to provide optimal sensitive data protection in the cloud. AtE
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What cloud computing security risks do providers tend to overlook?
Find out which cloud computing security risks are in cloud providers' blind spot, according to cloud expert Mooney Sherman. ATE
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In a cloud security risk analysis, how can providers find vulnerabilities?
Identifying vulnerabilities in a cloud security risk analysis requires providers to do regular testing and audits, says cloud expert Mooney Sherman. Answer
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How transparent should a provider be with its cloud security policy?
Cloud security policy should make procedures clear without revealing all the technology at work, says cloud expert Mooney Sherman. Answer
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How can we capitalize on an enterprise customer's BYOD strategy?
If a customer expresses interest in developing a BYOD strategy, providers can offer tiered levels of services, says TM Forum CEO Martin Creaner. Answer
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Customers are jumpy about vague cloud compliance mandates -- now what?
As long as regulators are vague about cloud compliance mandates, providers may fail to win customers in those verticals. But expert Neils Johnson says you aren't powerless. Answer
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Cloud security certifications: Do they help? Or are they all marketing?
Cloud security is a critical issue for customers, but how useful are cloud security certifications? Security expert Neils Johnson explains how providers should proceed. Answer
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What security risks could my customers expose our cloud to?
The crusade for cloud security isn't just on enterprises. Providers must ensure customers don't introduce malware into their environments, says security expert Neils Johnson. Answer
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Which cloud service elements are most susceptible to external attacks?
Cloud security expert Neils Johnson discusses the myriad vulnerabilities of cloud computing services and how cloud providers can best protect the sensitive resources they host. Answer
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FedRAMP 3PAO (third-party assessment organization)
A 3PAO is an organization that has been certified to help cloud service providers and government agencies meet FedRAMP compliance regulations. 3PAO stands for Third Party Assessment Organization. Definition
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cloud provider
A cloud provider is a company that offers some component of cloud computing – typically Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Software as a Service (SaaS) or Platform as a Service (PaaS) – to other businesses or individuals. Definition
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automated provisioning
Automated provisioning is the ability to deploy an information technology or telecommunications service by using predefined procedures that are carried out electronically without requiring human intervention. Definition
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CloudCast Weekly: What it takes to win government cloud customers
In our weekly podcast, we discuss the adoption barriers cloud providers face in government cloud adoption as well as how to overcome those challenges. Podcast
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CloudCast Weekly: For Rackspace, OpenStack helps dispel lock-in fears
According to Rackspace, OpenStack is the antidote for cloud lock-in. But is that enough to lure away Amazon and Google customers? Podcast
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Tips on offering security software as a service
Diana Kelley and Ed Moyle recently sat down with SearchSecurityChannel.com to discuss offering security software as a service to customers. Video
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AWS FedRAMP certification fast-tracks Amazon cloud for U.S. government
AWS becomes the biggest cloud provider to earn FedRAMP certification, easing the transition to AWS for U.S. government agencies. News
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News briefs: Google cloud services headline I/O, Compute Engine opens
In these briefs, Google I/O delivers news about Google's cloud services, including a new database service and general availability of Compute Engine. News
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FedRAMP 3PAO (third-party assessment organization)
A 3PAO is an organization that has been certified to help cloud service providers and government agencies meet FedRAMP compliance regulations. 3PAO stands for Third Party Assessment Organization. Definition
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FISMA compliance through continuous monitoring: Tips for cloud providers
Continuous monitoring for FISMA compliance must shift from its static approach to a cyclical, more dynamic strategy for near real-time risk awareness. Tip
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News briefs: Liability insurance for providers, multi-cloud takes off
In these news briefs, a survey suggests more enterprises use multi-cloud strategies, and the MSPAlliance updates its cloud insurance for providers. News
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Why every cloud provider needs a robust security audit strategy
Customers want transparency, but they don't want to be overwhelmed. A cloud security audit strategy needs to balance those two goals. Cloud Provider Spotlight
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As BYOD trend takes off, cloud providers see opportunity to add value
IT departments often feel somewhat squeamish about data security issues with the BYOD trend, but that's where cloud providers can step in. Feature
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PCI-compliant cloud services an art, not a science for providers
The concept of a PCI-compliant cloud has long been elusive, but new guidelines clarify provider and customer responsibilities. News
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What security issues arise with IPv6 and IPv4 in a multi-tenant cloud?
When supporting IPv6 and IPv4 in a multi-tenant cloud, the attack surface for this type of environment is increased, says IPv6 expert Chip Popoviciu. AtE
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Providers must address top cloud computing issues to succeed in 2013
After many high-profile blunders last year, cloud providers must overcome customers' concerns to gain mainstream traction in 2013. Tip
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Learn how cloud service providers are dealing with cloud security issues at every level of the cloud stack, including the network, the infrastructure layer, cloud platforms, operating systems, and applications and services to enable the adoption of cloud security services using policies, technologies and controls to protect data. Find out about compliance and regulatory issues, as well as identity and access management issues created by shifting data to the cloud.