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Google Apps Gets FISMA Certified, Paves Way for Government Cloud

Google Apps Gets FISMA Certified, Paves Way for Government Cloud

Google Apps has received Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA) certification and accreditation from the federal government. It is the first suite of cloud computing apps to receive FISMA certification, which should speed its adoption by federal agencies. FISMA applies to... (Continue reading)

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Melissa Hathaway Outlines Key Questions to Ask About the Cloud

Melissa Hathaway Outlines Key Questions to Ask About the Cloud

In an article for GovInfoSecurity, Melissa Hathaway outlines 5 questions chief information officers and chief information security officers should ask regarding the risks and benefits of the cloud. Question 1: “Does your provider ensure the confidentiality, integrity and availability with... (Continue reading)

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The Security of the Cloud is Better than it Appears

The Security of the Cloud is Better than it Appears

Cloud computing, a popular new trend in technology, provides an opportunity for organizations to reduce the costs associated with an information technology system. However, a central concern among professionals is the security (or perceived lack of it) in cloud applications. This... (Continue reading)

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Amazon Gets into the Cloud with Federal Agency

Amazon Gets into the Cloud with Federal Agency

Online retailer Amazon is getting into the federal space by announcing it will host the Recovery Accountability and Transparency Board’s money-tracking website Recovery.gov, a move that marks the first government wide shift to cloud computing. With more organizations moving their data... (Continue reading)

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Lockheed Martin Finds Growing Use of Cloud in Government

Lockheed Martin Finds Growing Use of Cloud in Government

Lockheed Martin, along with the company’s Cyber Security Alliance partners, have released a new study entitled “Awareness, Trust and Security to Shape Government Cloud Adoption.” According to a survey conducted for the study, “the awareness, trust and security issues that... (Continue reading)

Risks Outweigh Benefits in Cloud Computing, IT Professionals Say

Risks Outweigh Benefits in Cloud Computing, IT Professionals Say

Nearly half of IT professionals are concerned that the risks of cloud computing will outweigh the advantages that come with this growing IT service, according to a recent study by Information Systems Audit and Control Association. Surveying 1,809 U.S.... (Continue reading)

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Security in the Clouds

Security in the Clouds

At this years RSA Conference held last week in San Francisco, Cloud Computing was the main topic of conversation. In issues ranging from the role of government in securing the Internet to  the concern of cyber warfare, the cloud was in... (Continue reading)

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Don’t Put a Flash Drive in Your PC, Put Your PC in a Flash Drive

Don't Put a Flash Drive in Your PC, Put Your PC in a Flash Drive

The New New Internet has learned that Lockheed Martin has developed a new technology that could revolutionize the relationship between data portability and security. The Problem The evolution of data storage has come a long way since the days of the floppy... (Continue reading)

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FTC to Investigate Privacy Issues in Connection with Cloud Computing

FTC to Investigate Privacy Issues in Connection with Cloud Computing

On January 28th, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is planning to hold discussions examining  the potential threats to  privacy and data security cloud computing services could pose. This development is being closely watched by Google Inc., Amazon.com, and Microsoft Corp.... (Continue reading)

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What’s In and Out in 2010

What's In and Out in 2010

The past year has seen a variety of issues arise throughout the cyber security community. As we look into the New Year, here are our predictions surrounding what will be “in” and what will be “out” in 2010. In Social Networking on... (Continue reading)

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