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The EDUCAUSE/Internet2 Higher Education Information Security Council (HEISC) created a Hot Topics page on Cloud Data Storage Solutions: Dropbox Security & Privacy Considerations. The topic, Cloud Data Storage Solutions: Dropbox Security & Privacy Considerations discusses issues of concern that are common to most cloud data storage services; however vendor solutions and implementations vary greatly. The following outlines an evaluation of one vendor that can easily be applied to others, such as SpiderOak, box.net, Skydrive, and CrashPlan.

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Cloud Security Debate: Cloud Now or Cloud How?, EDUCAUSE Review, December 2012.

Security Awareness and Communication in the C-Suite, EDUCAUSE Live!, October 1012.

7 Things You Should Know About Cloud Security, EDUCAUSE 7 Things You Should Know, September 2010.

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Cloud Security Debate: Cloud Now or Cloud How?: December 10, 2012

During the often-fiery 2012 presidential debate season, a lively debate of a different sort held at Indiana University (IU) featured passionate arguments on the natur…
Unleash the Cloud: August 30, 2011

This article describes five best practices to deliever cloud applications that ensure security and privacy. This article describes five best pr…
Guide to Cloud Computing for Policymakers: July 26, 2011

This SIIA white paper provides a roadmap for fostering the development of the cloud and harnessing its full economic potential. This SIIA w…
Cloud Services: Policy and Assessment: July 21, 2011

David Escalante is Director of Computer Policy & Security at Boston College. Andrew J. Korty ( ajk@iu.edu ) is Deputy Information Security Officer at Indiana University. Commen…
What Campus Leaders Need to Know About Cloud Computing: April 14, 2011

This EDUCAUSE Executive Briefing explains "What Campus Leaders Need to Know About Cloud Computing". Cloud computing is a computing model in which technology resources are delivered o…
Learning Analytics: The Coming Third Wave: April 13, 2011

Learning analytics (LA) is the third wave of large-scale developments in instructional technology that began with the advent of the learning management system (LMS) . As a compelling diagnost…
Practical Strategies for Managing Risk in Cloud Computing: March 1, 2011

This ECAR research bulletin identifies some key principles on which to base decisions related to security assurance and compliance capabilities in cloud computing environments. It also illustrate…
Managing Availability and Performance Risks in the Cloud: Expect the Unexpected: December 7, 2010

We know that the best way to avoid cloud risks is to apply sound risk management strategies before placing applications and IT services in the cloud. Some risks, however, cannot be predetermined …
Domain 12: Guidance for Identity & Access Management V2.1: October 5, 2010

This publication discusses the following major IAM functions that are essential for successful and effective management of identities in the cloud: Identity provisioning/deprovisioning …
7 Things You Should Know About Cloud Security: September 3, 2010

Cloud computing promises to provide considerable benefits for colleges and universities, including increased reliability and flexibility, with lower or more transparent costs. At the same time, c…

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