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EDUCAUSE Library Items for Technology Selection
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Do They Measure Up? Assessing the Security Posture of Third-Party Service Providers
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October 21, 2011
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A session at the EDUCAUSE 2011 Annual Conference
Institutions are increasingly gaining efficiencies and reducing costs by using third parties to host institution-owned data. How do we assess incremental risk of this approach? How can we ensure ad…
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What Campus Leaders Need to Know About Cloud Computing
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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…
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Learning Analytics: The Coming Third Wave
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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…
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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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Building a Self-Audit, Advising, and Community Tool Using WordPress
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March 30, 2011
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A session at the NERCOMP Annual Conference 2011
Educational Technology used WordPress with the BuddyPress plug-in for rapid development of a self-audit tool for English majors that also implemented some community features via optional sharing of…
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Privacy Considerations in Cloud-Based Teaching and Learning Environments
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January 5, 2011
In this white paper, we outline the privacy issues relevant to using cloud-based instructional tools or cloud-based teaching and learning environments for faculty members and those supporting ins…
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Managing Availability and Performance Risks in the Cloud: Expect the Unexpected
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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 …
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Implementing Google Apps for Faculty and Staff
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October 19, 2010
This ECAR research bulletin explains how Boise State University addressed important concerns about security and strategic alignment in finalizing its decision to move to Google Apps for Educatio…
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Clouds: From Both Sides Now
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October 13, 2010
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A session at the EDUCAUSE 2010 Annual Conference
Influencing clouds is tricky. Sometimes the result is what one seeks, but often it's too much, too little, or in the wrong place. In light of this, meteorologists mostly leave clouds alone. We…
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Cloud Computing Contract Issues
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October 14, 2010
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A session at the EDUCAUSE 2010 Annual Conference
The benefits of cloud computing, such as rapid deployment, flexible scalability, and low initial start-up cost, can be offset by risks related to data location, service levels, and security infrast…

















