Insights Portal
\ Cloud Computing
October 23, 2018 | Security Policies and Strategy
Is it wise to create policies specifically for Shadow IT? In this Viewpoints report, IANS Faculty Tim Medin, Adam Shostack and Kevin Beaver explain why it's not the best idea and offer recommendations for solving the problem.
Read More »
October 22, 2018 | Cloud Access Security Brokers
By Dave Shackleford, IANS Faculty
Today's CASBs help improve everything in the cloud, from visibility and data security to threat protection and compliance. In this report, IANS Faculty Dave Shackleford explains how CASBs work and details the eight key decision factors organizations should assess before choosing one for their environment.
Read More »
October 22, 2018 | Cloud Access Security Brokers
This checklist details the primary features every organization should assess to ensure the cloud access security broker (CASB) they choose aligns with their cloud security goals.
Read More »
October 4, 2018 | Cloud Application and Data Controls
By Dave Shackleford, IANS Faculty
As organizations continue to move services and computing assets into cloud service provider environments, the need for adequate security controls grows as well. In this quarterly research report, IANS Lead Faculty Dave Shackleford updates IANS’ clients on the new developments occurring in the cloud security arena.
Read More »
September 21, 2018 | Cloud Application and Data Controls
This checklist is designed to help organizations roll out Office 365 efficiently and securely.
Read More »
September 14, 2018 | Cloud Network and Host Controls
This cheat sheet compares key services and cloud terms among major cloud services. This update provides Google Computer Platform (GCP) terminology, in addition to Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Microsoft's Azure.
Read More »
August 27, 2018 | Cloud Application and Data Controls
By Shannon Lietz, IANS Faculty
The key to audit and compliance success in the cloud is to realize each cloud provider addresses the issue differently. In this Ask-an-Expert written response, IANS Faculty Shannon Lietz offers tips on dealing with cloud logging, obtaining inspection-level capabilities, using serverless architecture and handling antivirus, access management, object storage and more.
Read More »
July 26, 2018 | Cloud Application and Data Controls
This cheat sheet compares key services and cloud terms between Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Microsoft's Azure.
Read More »
July 16, 2018 | Cloud Application and Data Controls
By Dave Shackleford, IANS Faculty
Ensuring data stays secure across multiple cloud platforms is still a work in progress. In this Ask-an-Expert live interaction, IANS Faculty Dave Shackleford talks through issues with securing Office 365 email, syncing with Active Directory, centralizing cloud logging and more.
Read More »
July 5, 2018 | Cloud Network and Host Controls
By Dave Shackleford, IANS Faculty
As organizations continue to move services and computing assets into cloud service provider environments, the need for adequate security controls grows as well. In this quarterly research report, IANS Faculty Dave Shackleford updates IANS’ clients on the new developments occurring in the cloud security arena.
Read More »