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November 20, 2009 8:12 AM PST
Report: How risky is cloud computing?
by Lance Whitney
Cloud computing is luring more businesses with its promise of minimal maintenance and low costs. But are companies putting their data at risk?
A new, free report released Friday by the European Network and Information Security Agency (ENISA) outlines the benefits and potential pitfalls of cloud computing. Based on an ongoing survey, the 123-page report, "Cloud Computing: Benefits, Risks and Recommendations for Information Security" (PDF), also offers recommendations to businesses on how to minimize the risks of entrusing their data to a cloud provider.
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http://news.cnet.com/8301-1001_3-10402398-92.html
Report: How risky is cloud computing?
by Lance Whitney
Cloud computing is luring more businesses with its promise of minimal maintenance and low costs. But are companies putting their data at risk?
A new, free report released Friday by the European Network and Information Security Agency (ENISA) outlines the benefits and potential pitfalls of cloud computing. Based on an ongoing survey, the 123-page report, "Cloud Computing: Benefits, Risks and Recommendations for Information Security" (PDF), also offers recommendations to businesses on how to minimize the risks of entrusing their data to a cloud provider.
More about:
http://news.cnet.com/8301-1001_3-10402398-92.html