Cloud security tools
Cloud security tools come in a wide variety of flavors, and from an increasingly large pool of vendors. Use the tips and news coverage in this section to evaluate different types of cloud computing security services, including those from public cloud providers such as AWS, Microsoft and Google, and learn how to successfully implement them to protect cloud workloads.
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Quiz
01 Nov 2022
Quiz yourself on cloud computing basics
To grasp a technology, it's best to start with the basics. Take this brief cloud computing quiz to gauge your knowledge of providers, deployment models and other 101-level topics. Continue Reading
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Answer
18 Oct 2022
What is data separation and why is it important in the cloud?
Some enterprises avoid the public cloud due to its multi-tenant nature and data security concerns. Learn what data separation is and how it can keep your data safe. Continue Reading
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Answer
27 Jun 2014
Protecting cloud networks against DDoS and DoS attacks
DDoS and DoS attacks are simple to implement but more difficult to prevent. How can these attacks on cloud services be avoided? Continue Reading
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Podcast
12 Jun 2014
Companies undeterred by their cloud data security woes
Many companies say they don't trust their data to cloud security, but that doesn't mean they aren't adopting public cloud. Continue Reading
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Feature
21 Feb 2013
Six cloud computing industry leaders to follow on Twitter
Want to eavesdrop on what cloud computing leaders are saying about industry trends? Follow these six Twitter accounts for expert opinions and scoops. Continue Reading
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Tip
23 Feb 2011
Ten questions to ask when storing data in the cloud
Concerned about the security and privacy of your data in the cloud? Ask these 10 questions of every cloud provider to ensure that they'll keep your data safe and flexible. Continue Reading
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News
30 Jul 2010
Eli Lilly-Amazon Web Services story still stands
A story about pharmaceutical giant Eli Lilly ending negotiations with Amazon Web Services was hit with criticism, but Executive Editor Jo Maitland stands by her reporting. Continue Reading
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Tip
23 Mar 2010
Intrusion detection in a cloud computing environment
Make sure that your cloud computing environment is equipped to detect and respond to attacks with the appropriate intrusion detection systems. Continue Reading
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Tip
21 Jan 2010
Understanding cloud compliance issues
Concerns about compliance have made companies wary of storing their data in public cloud environments. Continue Reading
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Tip
11 Dec 2009
Top threats in a PaaS cloud service and how to avoid them
Platform as a Service offerings suffer from vulnerabilities, such as lax default application configurations and holes in Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) protocols, which should be monitored and mitigated. Continue Reading
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Tip
24 Nov 2009
Five requirements for deploying an application in a public cloud
Thinking about deploying an application in a public cloud? Investigate these five requirements to ensure success. Continue Reading