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Security Considerations for Cloud Computing (Part 4) - Resource Pooling: Date - May 02, 2012; Author - Deb Shinder; In this article, we will continue with the theme and pick up on the third essential characteristic of cloud computing: pooled resources.
Security Considerations for Cloud Computing (Part 3) - Broad Network Access: Date - Apr 04, 2012; Author - Deb Shinder; In this, part 3 of our series, we’ll discuss how the “Broad Network Access” characteristic of cloud computing introduces security issues that you need to address.
Security Considerations for Cloud Computing (Part 2): Date - Mar 07, 2012; Author - Deb Shinder; In this article, we'll introduce the idea of thinking about private cloud security within the context of each of the five essential characteristics that define a cloud-based solution.
Compliance, data protection and keeping safe online in 2012: Date - Feb 29, 2012; Author - Ricky M. Magalhaes; In Europe revised data protection laws are being presented, as a way to keep companies and customer data more secure. In this article we cover the highlights, controls that can be used to ensure data protection and the elevated level of security now required as a standard.
Security Considerations for Cloud Computing (Part 1) - Virtualization Platform: Date - Jan 04, 2012; Author - Deb Shinder; This article looks at some of the security issues related to virtualization in the cloud.
Out of band remote control of devices, MDM and AMT what the future holds: Date - Nov 09, 2011; Author - Ricky M. Magalhaes; In this article the author will cover two emerging technologies for managing and securing devices - MDM and AMT. MDM in the mobile device market and AMT for the Intel based desktop PC’s on the LAN.
Microsoft Private Cloud - Overview of Hypervisor Security: Date - Oct 19, 2011; Author - Deb Shinder; In this article we'll take a look at the differences between a traditional data center and the private cloud.
The future of computer and mobile security: Date - Aug 10, 2011; Author - Ricky M. Magalhaes; This article will take you through the mobile device management journey and how the holy grail of central device management is quickly being reinvented to ensure that your data, device and resources are safe.
Security Considerations for the Private Cloud \IaaS (Part 1): Date - Aug 03, 2011; Author - Deb Shinder; In this article, we will examine the different types of cloud service models and delivery models.
Security Considerations for Infrastructure as a Service Cloud Computing Model: Date - Jun 29, 2011; Author - Deb Shinder; This article takes a look at the requirements for a cloud computing solution.
Cloud computing, can we trust it and how can it be used whilst being secure: Date - Jun 01, 2011; Author - Ricky M. Magalhaes; In order to make an informed decision on using cloud computing, one should look carefully at the advantages of using the cloud and the disadvantages, being the security risks it might entail. Do the risks outweigh the benefits or vice versa?

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