Above the Clouds: Managing Risk in the World of Cloud Computing

Kevin T. McDonald

ISBN 10: 1849280312 / ISBN 13: 9781849280310

Published by It Governance Publishing, 2010

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Leichte Kratzer / Abnutzungen / Druckstellen. Interested in making your business more efficient? Cloud Computing might be the solution you need. It can help reduce IT costs and allow you to concentrate on your core business while saving energy. Although the idea of using a shared service provider isn't new, the rapidly decreasing costs of Cloud Computing make outsourcing more appealing than ever, especially in a budget-conscious environment. This guide serves as a primer on best practices and risks associated with Cloud Computing, helping you mitigate those risks to acceptable levels. Covering everything from software as a service (SaaP) to overhauling your entire IT infrastructure, the author provides insights as an educator, guide, and strategist to elevate your organization. You'll find valuable tips on selecting a Cloud Services provider as well. The author, Kevin T. McDonald, is a Senior Information Technology Analyst and Cloud Strategist at ICF International Inc. With over 25 years of experience in IT, he specializes in cyber security, infrastructure protection, and business continuity. This book is your ticket to navigating the Cloud effectively!

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Above the Clouds: Managing Risk in the World of Cloud Computing
• Publisher: It Governance Publishing
• Publication Date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1849280312
• ISBN 13: 9781849280310
• Binding: Softcover
• Condition: As New
• Seller catalogs:
  • Economics

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Synopsis

Above the Clouds: Managing Risk in the World of Cloud Computing acts as a primer and strategic guide to identify Cloud Computing best practices and associated risks, and reduce the latter to acceptable levels. From software as a service (SaaS) to replacing the entire IT infrastructure, the author serves as an educator, guide and strategist, from runway to getting the organization above the clouds. Valuable tips on how to choose your provider of Cloud Services are also offered.

About the Author

Kevin T. McDonald is an imaginative IT security and project leader with over 30 years of industry and government experience.He specialises in infrastructure protection, cyber security and business continuity planning for government and commercial clients and has published and spoken in a variety of venues.

He is a member of the Tech America Cloud Computing Committee, the IAC-ACT Cross-SIG Cloud Computing in Government committee and the Cloud Security Alliance.

He holds a Bachelor of Science in business administration (BSBA) Information Systems and Quantitative Analysis program from the University of Arkansas and holds certifications from the International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium,Inc. ((ISC)²®) as a certified information systems security professional (CISSP), from the Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA) as a certified information systems auditor (CISA), from the Project Management Institute as a project management professional (PMP) and is a certified business continuity professional (CBCP) from the Disaster Recovery Institute International.