If you’re reading this, you probably know a good deal about cloud computing because it’s probably part of your business. Or, you’re reading this because you’ve heard about the cloud and about the business benefits you can recognize by moving to the cloud. Regardless of your background, if you’re like the majority of business leaders, IT specialists, consultants, and consumers, you likely have security concerns and questions around this technology.
At the McAfee FOCUS 11 Security Conference in October, I had the privilege to meet many IT experts and influencers who shared similar concerns. My message during the conference was that I believe we’re all in this together. It may take some time for the Cloud to garner a solid reputation, but until then, technology partners are becoming more experienced with cloud computing, and technology companies are developing solutions to make moving to the cloud easier.
Take, for example, the McAfee Cloud Security Platform, which offers comprehensive security capabilities from both Intel and McAfee. Our Cloud Security Platform is a new way of thinking about cloud security. It lets you build a secure bridge to the cloud while further developing your existing IT technologies and management processes. The platform includes modules that address security concerns around identity and authentication management, and it helps mitigate concerns many organizations have about securing the infestation of web-based applications that are finding their way across the cloud and into the business organization.
Sometimes, confidence just comes from knowledge. So, I encourage you to keep an open mind about moving to the cloud and use McAfee as a resource to learn more about cloud security. We continue to listen to our clients and industry professionals and work to improve cloud security. In fact, today, we announced the latest evolution of our Cloud Security Platform. I’m excited to find out what you think about it.
By: Marc Olesen
