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Cloud Security
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Cloud Security articles
Data leakage risk rises with cloud storage services
The biggest danger: Employees using apps such as Dropbox, Box and SugarSync for tucking away business documents to take home for work
The DDoS attack survival guide, 2013 edition
How botnets and application vulnerabilities have made DDoS attacks more damaging than ever before, and what you can do to fight back.
Azure outage births free cert monitoring software
Cloud crash made Stackify mad as hell, so it did something about it
RSA 2013: Keynotes highlight state of optimism and fear
Sure, things are tough for security pros right now, note keynote speakers. But all is not lost in the war against cybercrime
RSA 2013:Weatherford outlines 'cyber 9-1-1' plan
Deputy undersecretary for cybersecurity at DHS wants the agency to become the cyber-9-1-1 for critical infrastructure
Zendesk hack a reminder of SaaS risk
Third-party cloud provider hack behind compromised user data at Twitter, Tumblr and Pinterest
Oxford University briefly blocks Google Docs in anti-phishing effort
Blamed 'persistent failures' by Google to stop abuse, but removed block after two hours
Insiders pose 'accidental' threat to business data, Symantec says
Blurring lines between home and office lead to data leakage
Payment Card Industry clears up confusion over cloud use
New Data Security Standards (DSS) for the cloud make clear the responsibilities of merchants and service providers
MORE GREAT CLOUD SECURITY RESOURCES
As cloud computing services continue their dramatic growth, security needs and methods will also evolve. Here are links to books, websites, associations and other information resources to help keep your data safe in any cloud platform.
Securing the Cloud: Cloud Computer Security Techniques and Tactics
by JR Winkler (2011). On Amazon.com.
Cloud Computing and SOA Convergence in Your Enterprise: A Step-by-Step Guide
by David S. Linthicum (2011). On Amazon.com.
Auditing Cloud Computing: A Security and Privacy Guide (Wiley Corporate F&A)
by Ben Halpert (2011). On Amazon.com.
The Cloud Security Alliance
