by John T. Connelly, BusinessReviewCanada
4. Security
Probably the most widely discussed drawback to cloud computing is the perceived lack of security. With management done remotely and data stored on foreign hardware, the perception is that propriety information is for the taking. Although there is some validity to the argument, the threats are not as imminent.
Even so, IBM has been contracted by the U.S. Air Force to develop the most secure cloud computing infrastructure capable of supporting defense and intelligence networks. The infrastructure will not only supports large-scale networks, but meet rigorous security standards and the government’s Information Assurance guidelines for all networks. An advanced “stream computing” analytics will be a key design component. If IBM can successfully produce a cloud that meets U.S. Air Force standards, international business will no longer have security concerns.
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