5 cloud computing considerations

March 13, 2013 Off By David

Grazed from PhysBizTech. Author: Doug Pollack.

Cloud computing manages data, secures it and makes it available when and wherever needed. No wonder the cloud is attractive to organizations burdened with time and budget constraints. But the cloud is not without its risks. The Cloud Security Alliance (CSA) recently released its “Notorious nine,” a list of the top threats associated with cloud computing. At the top of the charts for 2013: data breaches. With this threat at the forefront, healthcare organizations should determine when, if ever, is an optimal time for placing protected health information (PHI) and personally identifiable information (PII) in the cloud.

Caught in the crosshairs?
The cloud offers a “target-rich environment” for those looking to mount cyber attacks, with the intent of either disrupting commerce or more typically monetizing the data through criminal means. It’s logical to assume that cloud providers are better qualified to secure data, given that their job is to provide computing services in a safe and secure manner…

Unfortunately, the more data that cloud providers are entrusted with, the bigger the target they are for cyber criminals. A recent report from ENISA, The European Network and Information Security Agency, titled “Critical cloud computing,” discusses the importance of preventing large cyber-attacks and cyber disruptions…

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