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Effective security requires an organization to know where its data resides and how it’s being used, especially when that data is migrated to the cloud. When you lose sight of these factors, you lose control of security. A company I work with recently encountered a situation that highlights the importance of this issue. The company…
In my previous blog post, I discussed the importance of using the shared responsibilities model and mapping out, between you and the cloud vendor, who owns which parts of the security of your data. This post will continue that conversation and provide guidance on standardizing your cloud security tools. Necessary Security Resources There are three…
Cloud and security — are they oxymorons or synonymous with each other? Actually, they’re both. Assuring the security of your cloud environment starts with knowing who is doing what. It begins by mapping everyone’s area of responsibilities; the shared responsibility model in cloud computing. Shared responsibility is a key part of any cloud discussion and…
Technological advances have greatly improved the capabilities of oil, gas and utility companies to produce, distribute and manage energy, but these advances come with risk. The more these entities rely on remote wireless and wired network technologies, the greater the threats they face from cyberattackers who want to compromise their information systems. From terrorists intent…
