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Cloud Security – Managing The Risks

Sep 23, 2010
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PCWorld: Cloud Security – Managing The Risks

Cloud computing is inherently risky and insecure for a few reasons. What can you do to reduce the risks and make it as secure as possible?


“Cloud computing is all the rage these days. CIOs seem to be diving into cloud-based solutions with reckless abandon despite the fact that a mistake in planning or execution can have career-limiting effects. So, let’s take a moment to balance the benefits against the potential security pitfalls that lie in the clouds.

The really important question is, How safe is your business in the clouds? After all, cloud vendors all aim to put your stuff onto cloud servers, and in most cases, these systems sit outside of your data center and outside of your direct control.”

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