Cloud Security Alliance, Jericho Forum Sign Pact

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Cloud Security Alliance, Jericho Forum sign pact

Cloud Security Alert By Tim Greene , Network World , 05/27/2009

"The Jericho Forum and the Cloud Security Alliance have made a formal commitment to jointly develop and promote best security practices in cloud computing.

Their first step together will be working on version two of CSA’s major document “Security Guidance for Critical Areas of Focus in Cloud Computing.” The paper sets down 15 areas of concern that should be addressed by best practices in order to secure data in the cloud.

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CSA and Jericho forum say they hope version two will be ready at the end of October. Participation in the work is not limited to group members and others can volunteer by e-mailing [email protected].

CSA plans to announce its version two kickoff next week.

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One goal of the version two work will be to incorporate Jericho Forum’s “cloud cube” model of security and risk assessment in the CSA document, says Jim Reavis, the executive director of CSA. Jericho Forum and CSA have signed a memo of understanding with the broad goal of working together, but that otherwise has few specifics, he says. "

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