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The Higher Education Information Security Council (HEISC) develops toolkits and other resources on various security issues, several of which deal with data security.
- Cloud Data Storage Solutions: Dropbox Security & Privacy Considerations
- Confidential Data Handling Blueprint
- Data Classification Toolkit
- Data Incident Notification Toolkit
- Data Protection Contractual Language: Common Themes and Examples
- Eight Steps to Secure Your Copier or Multi-Function Device (MFD)
- Guidelines for Data De-Identification or Anonymization
- Security Tips for Traveling Abroad
- Sensitive Data Exposure Incident Checklist
- Statewide Longitudinal Data Systems: Security and Privacy Considerations
- Top Information Security Concerns for Campus Executives and Data Stewards
- Top Information Security Concerns for HR Leaders and Process Participants: Protecting Your HR Assets
- Top Information Security Concerns for Researchers: Protecting Your Intellectual Assets
Updated October 2012
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EDUCAUSE Library Items for Data Security
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Cloud Computing in Education
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March 7, 2013
This video, produced by TeachPrivacy , discusses the benefits and risks of educational institutions using cloud computing providers. Advice is provided for how educational institutions should …
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Cloud Security Debate: Cloud Now or Cloud How?
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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…
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Leverage the Cloud + Leverage In-House + Improve Security = Save Money
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January 11, 2012
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A session at the Mid-Atlantic Regional Conference 2012
The University of Maryland in Baltimore had to replace its in-house student e-mail system. Our students wanted Google. We had concerns with security as well as compliance requirements such as HIPAA…
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Guide to Cloud Computing for Policymakers
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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…
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Practical Strategies for Managing Risk in Cloud Computing
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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…
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Security Considerations for Cloud Computing
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July 16, 2010
Security, privacy, identity, and other compliance issues should be considered prior to moving data into the cloud. Security, privacy, identity, …
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Businesses Confront the Cloud Security Threat
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June 17, 2010
As they embrace the cloud, companies remain skittish about entrusting data and computing tasks to outside vendors. Proposed solutions abound. As …
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Is There Safety in the Cloud?
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June 24, 2010
Key Takeaways Increased demand and decreased resources for IT in higher education make the cloud an attractive solution for technology needs. The risks inherent in moving to the cloud m…
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Security Guidance for Critical Areas of Focus in Cloud Computing
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December 18, 2009
Adopting cloud computing is a complex decision involving many factors. It is the Cloud Security Alliance hope that the guidance contained in this work will help others better understand what que…
