Playbook: Cloud Security

By now, it’s clear that cloud isn’t just a trend. Cloud computing is here, and it’s here to stay. When it comes to cloud, there are a number of benefits for both providers and customers. Customers no longer have to worry about expensive on-premises hardware. The uses of the cloud can boost business productivity in numerous ways, thanks to the types of services offered through the cloud. For resellers, they can broker cloud services or can even offer cloud services themselves. There’s a valuable revenue stream within the cloud.

But the cloud is not without its drawbacks. Private clouds, public clouds, and hybrid clouds all have unique security flaws. It’s up to the cloud provider or broker to keep the cloud safe from hackers and data breaches. This ChannelPro Playbook focuses on the ins and outs of cloud security services, and how you can keep your customers’ clouds (and data) safe.

Cloud computing may simplify ground operations, but its contracts and regulations could pose serious legal and liability problems for cloud computing providers. (September 06, 2011)

The answer is an unqualified "it depends." Find out why. (July 07, 2011)

This chapter excerpt reviews the major security concerns when it comes to cloud computing services. (May 12, 2011)

SMBs are unaware of the security implications of embracing everything cloud. And that's good news for VARs that offer both cloud services and the security solutions to go with them. (September 21, 2010)

SBS Diva analyzes the risk with SBS 2008, and compares the risks of cloud versus risks of on premises. (May 04, 2010)

I've talked to a lot of clients about cloud computing and moving their services off to the cloud. The first question for almost every one of them is security. (August 27, 2009)

Pact-One Solutions says it’s time to hire. According to channel headhunting firm VAR Staffing, a significant number of companies are feeling the same way. (September 30, 2012)

Cloud data security can make or break an SMB. Resellers and service providers should use security best practices to keep their customers safe from a cloud storage breach. (February 27, 2012)

Cloud computing could fundamentally change the way businesses adopt new applications and computing power but it also introduces new threats from a security perspective. Download this Small Business Security Guide. (December 01, 2011)

Offering cloud security services means understanding how cloud data storage works, and where the concerns lie. Take a closer look at cloud storage in this chapter excerpt. (June 13, 2011)

ENISA published the results of their Cloud Computing Risk Assessment. (November 20, 2009)

Providing secure cloud computing for your clients means providing business continuity and disaster recovery plans as well. J.R. Winkler provides advice on disaster recovery for cloud scenarios, how to handle security breaches, and ways to prepare your customers for possible litigation. (July 07, 2011)

The legal issues around cloud data storage must be carefully considered for both the end-user and the provider. Develop a stronger relationship with your clients by offering a deep understanding of the legal issues around cloud computing services. (June 20, 2011)

VARs beware: Some industries face severe penalties, including stiff fines and executive prison terms, if they can't prove they are safeguarding consumers' information. (July 13, 2010)

Secure collaboration and mobile file sharing technology from WatchDox will be integrated into LexisNexis Firm Manager 3.0 for solo and small law firm practice management. (May 23, 2013)

As a Symantec Sealed partner, Webalo’s cloud-based self-service enterprise mobility platform will be integrated to work with Symantec App Center. (May 07, 2013)

Version 2.3 provides unified database security protection against SQL injection attacks and other internal and external threats. (February 02, 2013)

The collection of security solutions is designed to enable mobile technology providers a means of offering affordable security solutions of SMB and BYOD devices. (January 24, 2013)

More than 1,000 reseller partners have signed on to the company’s IT management platform launched last fall. (January 08, 2013)

With the program, the company has also released a cPanel plugin to enable hosting providers to integrate and provision its Website Protection and Acceleration service. (December 20, 2012)

Combined with the vCEP virtual encryption appliance, the API allows network encryption security policies to adapt to dynamic workflows and network changes in the cloud. (December 18, 2012)

We asked 10 IT experts to share their top predictions for the New Year. Here’s what they said 2013 has in store for you, your customers, and your business. (December 07, 2012)

A standard cyber-insurance policy will cover the risks associated with your liability for clients’ cloud data or applications. (November 30, 2012)

The so-called ‘IT-FRC and cloud-based security posture management’ product is powered by Rapid7’s vulnerability management technology Nexpose. (November 27, 2012)