Cloud Control options It would be very difficult to ignore the potential benefits of cloud computing, but it also brings a number of new and worrying risks. Following are typical control requirements or opportunities that businesses may need to consider when considering a move to the cloud • Keeping data private Keeping one’s critical data on public cloud is not a good thought as the organisation does not know how and where their data is being stored and others who will be sharing the same resources. In this case it is advisable to go opt for private cloud. Of course private cloud will be cost more than public cloud but it is still cheaper than traditional IT. Private clouds can be provided to businesses in generally two ways: either by having the business’s systems firewalled off from everyone else’s, or by having the business’s systems virtually separated from others using an authenticated and encrypted environment within a public cloud (known as a virtual private cloud). • Strong Encryption methods If organisation’s sensitive data and intellectual property resides on public cloud then it is strongly advisable to implement strong encryption techniques. The threat of data tampering is at its highest when data is being processed in the cloud. Essentially, this is because when data are …show more content…
decrypted for processing, they are at risk, however small the time period. Hence, along with strong encryption methods there is a need for strong and robust business processes which would ensure the integrity of data. • Contingency Plan There is a high possibility that the organisation may consider to falling back to its original model of traditional IT as cloud service may not be as effective as they would have expected.
Another alternative would be the organisation would be considering a different cloud service provider which would be offering better services. In such cases there is a need for a written down plan as to how the information from the infrastructure will be transferred, the sequence of transfer of information, timeline to complete the transfer, people responsible for handling this task and so on. These points have to be considered and must be effectively communicated to all the interested
parties. • Cloud Governance Committee With cloud being an important part of the strategy of any organisation, it is imperative that there is a dedicated committee handling with the related affairs. The committee will be directly involved in handling end to end affairs related to cloud services. It will be responsible for communication with the cloud service providers. All the major decisions will be taken by the committee and no changes shall be made without their consent. The hierarchy within the committee will be maintained and the flow of information will be designed accordingly. Also it would be a great boast if the committee would consist of independent members who will be experts in the field of cloud services. Their experience and unbiased opinions will ensure that the transition and steady state operations on cloud would be done without major hassles and confusion. Laws of the Land The organisation must understand before engaging with the cloud services, it must take into consideration the legal and regulatory aspects. Most countries do not allow private information of its citizens to be transferred outside of its borders. In case the cloud services are hosted in another country then these points have to be taken into consideration. Adherence to these laws and regulations can be complex, as there are many gray areas and legally untested situations, such as what constitutes export of data. It would be best to obtain legal advice before entering into any cloud arrangements, especially when the organisation is operating in heavily regulated industries, such as financial services or health care, or where systems involve personally identifiable information (PII). Conclusion There is news from time to time stating that there has been a compromise in the integrity of data residing at the cloud service provider. With such news been highlighted by the media, it becomes a worrying factor for organisations who have their data over cloud. However, the fact also remains that cloud is present and is continuously growing and becoming mature. Herein lays the opportunity for IT governance and risk managers to educate and guide their business leaders on prudent ways to take advantage of the cloud. IT governance and risk managers can play an important role in developing strategies that leverage the positive economic and risk-mitigation benefits of the cloud while also adopting control and assurance methods that help avoid the risks.
...common risks and their mitigating techniques are: Unauthorized access to data centers, computer rooms, and wiring closets – this risk can be mitigated by applying policies, standards, procedures, and guidelines for staff and visitors to secure facilities. Servers must sometimes be shut down to perform maintenance – this can be mitigated by creating a system to tie servers, storage devices, and the network together and created redundancy to prevent down time on mission critical services. Server operating systems vulnerability – this can be mitigated by ensuring all server operating system environments are defined with the proper patches and updates. And lastly cloud computing virtual environments are not secure by default configurations – can be mitigated with setting up virtual firewalls and server segments on separate VLANs to help prevent failure in the network.
According to Janesick (as cited in Agee, 2009), my research question begins with “intellectual curiosity, if not a passion for a particular topic”(p. 433). Such is the case for me. My intellectual curiosity began while instructing a course for the federal government that was complicated for individuals to understand. The lecture methodology did not work to transfer knowledge, let alone retain it. Retaining the knowledge was key because after a series of courses our students are required to take their certification exams. Passing these exams allows the student to retain their employment. I was determined to change the curriculum to active learning and found engaging methodologies that allowed students to connect with peers and use their
The usage of computer is not that hard to have incorporated into your daily living and needs.It does require some basic skills that user must have some general knowledge about features,once the device is up and running.But, the device from the manufacturer does come with a preload password manager.The device comes with some other device that you have like a mouse keyboard and hard drive as well as a monitor.The device has a wealth of possibilities that the owner could incorporate the device to be used for. The computer is so huge in the information technology and system division it requires that each user has some sought of protection in order to provide some sought of blockage barrier against criminal activity.
The Trio Program here at Elgin Community College is to help students with disadvantaged backgrounds, such as documented disabilities (learning or physical), financial problems (low-income family/household) and those who are a 1st generation college student (parent(s)/legal guardian(s) didn’t graduate from a 4-year college). The Trio program provides 3 different programs, which is: (1) The Trio Student Services (SSS), (2) The Trio Student Services English as a second language (SSS/ESL), and (3) The Trio Upward Bound (UB).
Creating a hybrid cloud which entails taking a strategic approach to cloud adoption by determining what data you want to move to the cloud to avoid unnecessary business disruptions and support customers’ needs.
S1: it is in the area. One of my jobs is to be on the lookout for healthy recipes to share with that class. Next month we decided we are doing oven-fried recipes not southern fried. That is we pick a super food every month but this time we are going to take a super good. [laughter] instead of super food. And so I am collecting lots of different oven-fried fish that are done with canola, a table spoon of canola oil, And oven-fried green tomatoes and all kinds of things. It might be good to share some things like that with each other and create a cook book that could be shared digitally among all of us at no cost at all. But I collect recipes like that every month and they just go to one place. I could send them to live-well as well.
Even though cloud computing is still an emerging technology there are many benefits to our organization by adopting this technology. For instance, the reduction of operational cost, the ability to access data from any network and device, and the ability to upgrade and downgrade with ease whenever needed. Looking at the statistical data from companies that have adopted this technology, I think Partners in Heath should adopt Cloud computing. It think it is the perfect technology to solve our financial problems, as well as adding several benefits mentioned earlier.
To understand how cloud computing can be of value to an organization, it is important to us that we understand the cloud and its components. There are three different types of cloud computing services referred to as Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Software as a Service (SaaS) and Platform as a Service (PaaS). IaaS delivers cloud computing infrastructure servers, storage, network and operating systems as an on-demand service. SaaS is about software deploying over the Internet. PaaS allows a creation of web applications without the complexity of buying and maintaining the software and infrastructure. In this paper, I will suggest that Innovartus Technology Inc should use IaaS as a replacement for PaaS because IaaS is a rapidly developing field with resources such as better services, cost variability, utility pricing model and dynamic scaling.
So, what about the future? Huxley has shown what his future looks like, but many other minds have shown their predicted futures as well. One such mind is the one that truly helped technology, and computing as a whole, get to where it is today. In a recent interview with theverge.com’s Nilay Patel, Bill Gates had mentioned his stance on many issues currently being debated by the United Nations. Numerous topics were discussed, including the futures of health, farming, money, and technology.
Despite the numerous advantages offered by cloud computing, security is a big issue concerned with cloud computing. There are various security issues and concerns associated with cloud computing, among them being phishing, data loss and data privacy. There are different mitigation measures that cloud pioneers are currently using to ensure data stored in the cloud remain secure and confidential as intended. Encryption is one mitigation method used to ensure security in cloud computing. According to Krutz and Vines (2010), encryption involves coding of the data stored in the computing cloud such that hackers cannot gain access to the data. Data encryption seems to be the most effective method of ensuring security in computing (Krutz and Vines, 2010). However, it is of paramount importance to note that encrypted data is usually difficult to search or perform various calculations on it.
Cloud data storage is reaching small to medium sized companies, this is being achieved by flexible costs which is assisting manageability of data capacity. The more data stored, the lower the price. This is encouraging the strategic side of companies to look at this new phenomenon closely. As this is geared towards bringing enterprise ...
5. effective global workforce. Cloud computing can be bring out with variety of data centers around the world, make sure that services are close to users. Provide better performance and appropriate
Cloud computing services provide a multitude of benefits for businesses of every size. Cloud computing services offer “flexible computing power and data storage, as well as data management, messaging, payment and other services that can be used together or individually (Laudon 2014). The list of benefits is long and varied. Cloud computing services are universal. Anyone and everyone can use the system. Cloud computing is cost effective. There is no maintenance fee, but rather a business pays for what they use. The amount of storage space is unlimited. This is a boon to companies who cannot accurately predict data usage. The ability to access private and public clouds ensures stability and security.
Cloud computing can also help businesses compete in a rapidly changing environment impacted by sudden technological shifts and advancements. Varia et al. (2014) write: “The speed of change in markets creates significant pressure on the enterprise IT infrastructure to adapt and deliver. Cloud computing provides fresh solutions to address these changes” (p. 3). And so, the choices companies make regarding their technological and IT infrastructure can impact their performance and bottom line and even their ability to optimally serve their customer base (Davies,
Businesses are trending toward the use of cloud computing to assist them with many aspects of their operations. Cloud computing consists of a pay-per use or subscription service to the internet (real time), thus extending the use of a business’s information technology’s capabilities. Cloud computing technology allows for business to increase their information technology capacity and capabilities without ever investing in new infrastructure, training new personnel, or licensing ...