Cloud Computing: Assessing the Risks

FOREWORD

‘Cloud is secure!’ ‘Cloud is insecure!’ How many times have you heard these very contrarian viewpoints argued – often by the same person – without the necessary context reinforcing these assertions or anything substantive offered beyond anecdotes and buzzwords for comparison?

It is clear that Cloud Computing has achieved escape velocity from the massive hype that initially had it tethered in low orbit to the point that it has now joined the ranks of popular culture.

Everyone, from technicians to technophobes, speak of ‘The Cloud,’ each with their own interpretation of why and how it matters personally. Whether you’re an end-user, a small business, a large enterprise or government, Cloud Computing has something to offer everyone.

Of course, ...