Visual Resources Association - The International Association of DSD Cloud security ASD > Information Security > Cloud Computing Security Considerations Cloud computing offers potential benefits including cost savings and improved business outcomes for Australian government agencies. However, there are a variety of information security risks that need to be carefully considered. This discussion paper assists agencies to perform a risk assessment and make an informed decision as to whether cloud computing is currently suitable to meet their business goals with an acceptable level of risk. The document addresses the following topics: availability of data and business functionality protecting data from unauthorised access handling security incidents.
MoReq2 - the next generation of the Model Requirements for Elect Identity Management Network World - As Sallie Mae migrates some of its most important applications to the cloud, the nation's largest provider of college loans is keeping an eye on compliance. Sallie Mae uses identity management software from SailPoint to ensure that its 6,100 employees have appropriate levels of access to data and applications - regardless of whether it's stored in the cloud or at one of its data centers. "All of our cloud-based services - all of that access is controlled," says Jerry Archer, CSO for Sallie Mae, which uses hosted applications such as Workday for human resources functions. "SailPoint keeps track of roles, access and other workflow processes." Sallie Mae is in good company. Identity management in the cloud has become a hot-button issue for CIOs over the last year, says Lina Liberti, vice president of security management at the security business unit for CA Technologies. "Every customer I talk to is looking at identity management," Liberti says.
Naming conventions See separate sidebar for links to wepages about Naming conventions One of the most difficult things to get across to your users is the need to name their documents and folders correctly. No matter how often you explain this to them, users will insist on naming their work idiosyncratically, erratically, eccentrically and in ways that ensure neither they nor their colleagues can find their work. It's not rocket science to name your documents and folders properly. I cannot stress too highly the importance of good naming disciplines. We use the following guidelines when helping people create their folder and document names. How to name your folders, files and documents These are the rules and conventions for naming folders and files, documents and records in the Electronic Records Management (ERM) system. It is important to think carefully about how you name your documents, records, folders and files because you must be able to search for, and find them, quickly and easily. General Naming email
DOD Cloud Strategy - cluod broker The Department of Defense announced today the release of a cloud computing strategy that will move the department’s current network applications from a duplicative, cumbersome, and costly set of application silos to an end state designed to create a more agile, secure, and cost effective service environment that can rapidly respond to changing mission needs. In addition, the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) has been named as the enterprise cloud service broker to help maintain mission assurance and information interoperability within this new strategy. “We are moving to an enterprise cloud environment that provides tangible benefits across the department by supporting the delivery of the joint information environment, from the continental United States to the warfighter at the tactical edge. “The Defense Department is committed to accelerating the adoption of cloud computing and providing a secure, resilient enterprise cloud environment,” said Takai.
filenaming_20080508_final.pdf (Objet application/pdf) The Government Records and Digital Services sections are part of the Department of Cultural Resources, Division of Archives and Records. Their primary mission is to provide and administer records management services to state government agencies, local government agencies, and state-supported institutions of higher education in North Carolina in accordance with General Statutes 121 and 132 and the mandate provided in these laws for the preservation of the historical record of this state. Visit Us Contact information, mailing address, information about parking and public transit for visitors to the State Records Center. Note: In accordance with NC Administrative Code, entry and access to the SRC building is limited to persons on official business. Staff List Digital Records Laws and Guidelines List of guidelines that provide an introduction to public records laws for public officials, government employees, and records managers. State Records Center Retention Schedules Related: Forms Social Media