Cloud Computing Security

Enterprise Cloud Computing Environments Are Safer Than You Think

Questions surrounding the security of cloud computing are probably the most widely discussed and relevant among those asked about the cloud. Supporters of virtualization believe many cloud computing implementations are more secure than their on-premise counterparts because cloud computing service providers tend to have thorough security plans in place that use more advanced technology and higher standards.

In the broadest sense, cloud computing exists online and applications are stored in data centers across the US (or globe), so it is prudent to consider security and any potential vulnerability in your virtualization strategy. Security attacks on major players such as Google’s Gmail and Twitter have contributed to negative perceptions of cloud security.

David Linthicum of PC World examined the Twitter attack in a recent article and he concluded, "I’m sure we’ll hear about a few of these [attacks] as cloud computing becomes more popular, but I don’t believe this risk should be a deal-breaker for cloud computing."