How To Protect Your Company In The Cloud

Intelligent Enterprise: How To Protect Your Company In The Cloud

Basic advice on analyzing cloud computing opportunities and taking precautions to protect against security/privacy risks and poor service levels.

“Business executives are reading about cloud computing and asking when their companies are going to get on board. CIOs must do three things to respond to those requests and to help business units take advantage of cloud computing without putting them at undue risk.

First, don’t be dismissive of the cloud. Business units will simply bypass IT if it doesn’t provide guidance. Second, advise business leaders on cloud risks and risk-mitigation strategies. Third, when the decision to use a cloud service is made, establish realistic and balanced service-level agreements.”