Cloud Computing: Assessing the risks
Apr 2012 · IT Governance Ltd
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About this eBook
This book will enable you to:
- understand the different types of Cloud and know which is the right one for your business
- have realistic expectations of what a Cloud service can give you, and enable you to manage it in the way that suits your business
- minimise potential disruption by successfully managing the risks and threats
- make appropriate changes to your business in order to seize opportunities offered by Cloud
- set up an effective governance system and benefit from the consequential cost savings and reductions in expenditure
- understand the legal implications of international data protection and privacy laws, and protect your business against falling foul of such laws
- know how Cloud can benefit your business continuity and disaster recovery planning.
About the author
Jared Carstensen is an internationally recognised and renowned information security specialist working for Deloitte & Touche. He is a certified industry professional by the International Information Systems Security Consortium (ISC) 2, Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA), British Standards Institute (BSI), Cloud Security Alliance (CSA), City & Guilds, and the NCC (UK).Jared has contributed and led projects for numerous Fortune 500 companies, government and state bodies, financial institutions, large multinationals, intelligence and law enforcements bodies, and blue-chip firms around the world. These include projects in Ireland, the United Kingdom, the United Arab Emirates, Nigeria, South Africa and the United States. Jared has also led a number of highly complex flagship projects in West Africa, South Africa and the United States.He regularly contributes as a member of the following organisations - International Information Systems Security Consortium (ISC) 2, Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA), the British Standards Institute (BSI), and Standards.org. Jared has been a featured speaker at numerous international events on security and best-practice related topics, and was selected as a member of the IT Governance Expert Panel (10+ Domains) and an advisory panel member for Standards.org.
JP Morgenthal is one of the world's foremost experts in IT strategy and Cloud Computing. He has been applying technology solutions to complex business problems for more than 25 years. He is a respected author and is the Lead Cloud Computing Editor for InfoQ. JP is also President of the Cloud Security Alliance Washington DC, USA Chapter.
Bernard Golden is the CEO of HyperStratus, a Silicon Valley Cloud Computing consultancy which works with clients throughout the world. Bernard is the Cloud Computing Advisor for CIO Magazine and an award-winning blogger. He has been described as a Top 100 'Most Powerful Voice' in security. He is a well-known writer and speaker on Cloud Computing.
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