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Cloud Security

Cloud Security. CS591 Troy Hutchison. What is the Cloud. Certifications and Accreditations . ISO 27000 series of standards have been specifically reserved by ISO for information security matters. Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) Privacy and Security Rules

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Cloud Security

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  1. Cloud Security CS591 Troy Hutchison

  2. What is the Cloud

  3. Certifications and Accreditations • ISO 27000 series of standards have been specifically reserved by ISO for information security matters. • Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) Privacy and Security Rules • Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA)

  4. Pros • Improve availability through massive and redundant compute, storage, and backup facilities capable of handling bursts or spikes in utilization. • Better security than some small to medium-size businesses (SMBs) could afford to deploy themselves. • Relieve customers from the Security Management. • Include outsourced security services, such as reputation, multiple engine malware scanning, and other offerings that have potential scale economies or that benefit from cost sharing across multiple customers.

  5. CONS • Multiple, conflicting “cloud” definitions • Vendor hype • Inadequate service level agreements • Lack of interoperability • Vendor lock-in • Poor transparency on security from the vendors • Inability to audit and assess

  6. Recommendations • Pick your vendor wisely • Start Small • Shared responsibilities

  7. Questions

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