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Scottish University to Offer Cyber Security Degree

August 6, 2012

Edinburgh Napier University will offer an 18-month, part-time course, teaching network and operating system security, cloud security, auditing and more.

The Importance of Big Data

August 1, 2012

Big Data Is…. Big! It also poses big risks and big opportunities. As you know, there has been a lot written lately about cloud computing, and due to the platform’s design, cloud computing security. Securing the cloud is the work of technical experts at places like Google, Amazon, NSA and the DOD. And that cloud is being secured more each minute through both better procurement policy and technology.

Adapting Surveillance for Security-as-a-Service

Keven Marier

August 1, 2012

Over the coming years the surveillance industry will follow a similar path that the IT industry has tread increasingly more service offerings. These offerings will range from live remote monitoring to managed surveillance systems, with both private and public cloud deployments.

Security News -- Cloud Computing

New European Guidelines to Address Cloud Computing

July 2, 2012

New guidelines, expected today from an E.U. panel on privacy, will give strong recommendations to European governments on whether to and how to adopt cloud computing.

Security News -- Cybersecurity

Survey: 9 in 10 Are Positive on Cloud Computing

June 26, 2012

While the cloud is flying high, many IT professionals still have a few reservations about adopting the technology.

Security News -- Cloud Computing

Cloud Computing More Accepted, Less Scary in 2012

June 22, 2012

Cloud computing isn't a dark cloud any longer, as only 3% of survey takers think it's too risky of a venture.

Report: 'One-Size-Fits-All' Cloud Computing is at an End

May 24, 2012

Researchers at the Cloud Legal Project in London have declared that the age of uniform cloud computing contracts is over, in favor of more tailored, specific contract terms.

ADT's CTO Debates Cloud Technology, Improvements

May 10, 2012

While many companies are moving to cloud-based systems, they have to be careful that they don't fail to meet customer execrations.

Cloud Computing Saves Feds $5B a Year

May 1, 2012

The federal government has saved about $5.5 billion annually by moving to cloud services.

Struggling with With Cloud-Based Business Models? You're Not Alone

Diane Ritchey

April 24, 2012

If you are still somewhat in the dark as to how to move forward with cloud computing, don’t feel so bad. Even high-tech companies are still fumbling their way along with the new cloud business model.