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Security – in, from and with the Cloud
Security is one of the hottest topics when it comes to obstacles of adopting cloud services. Maybe we theatrically should “
tear this wall down”, de-dramatize it, without tearing the importance of good security down – because it is important!
One type?
No, there are several different types of security services related to cloud. Examples:
- Security within a cloud service which has another purpose than delivering security, for instance an email service. The security in this type of services is to protect your data from other people or systems, not being harmed by malware, backed up and the ability to be restored etc.
- Security as a Service delivered as a cloud service which you can adopt to your existing on-premise solution. Examples:
- Encryption
- SPAM and Malware protection
- Firewalls
Audit tools/services who will audit the vulnerability within, to and around your cloud service (No. 1 & 2 above).
Consulting audit services. Pretty much like No. 3 but performed by humans and normally gives you a report how to act on a problem given by No. 3.
This is on a high level what security in the cloud is about. No. 2, 3 and 4 normally works fine. People don’t fear security in
services delivered from well-known security services providers. No. 2 might be a bit problematic to adapt to services delivered from other vendors but
API’s, integration services and true co-op between CSP’s (Cloud Service Provider) will solve this better in the future. No. 1 is the wall needed to be de-dramatized and torn down…
Fear = out of your control
The highest obstacle to pass is
