The Cloud Standards Customer Council (CSCC) has published an update to the widely cited Security for Cloud Computing: 10 Steps to Ensure Success white paper.

When considering a move to cloud computing, customers must have a clear understanding of potential security benefits and risks associated with cloud computing and set realistic expectations with their cloud provider. The Security for Cloud Computing: 10 Steps to Ensure Success V2.0 white paper provides guidance and strategies designed to help decision makers evaluate and compare security offerings from different cloud providers in key areas.

The Cloud Standards Customer Council will host a webinar on Tuesday, March 17 from 11am - 12pm ET to introduce the paper. Authors of the paper will discuss new strategies and answer questions from the audience.

Version 2.0 of the white paper includes the following fresh content:

• Updated security risks facing cloud customers
• Additional guidance reflecting current best practices
• New content on the differences between security and privacy
• Amended worldwide privacy regulations
• Revised references to cloud security standards

This article was originally posted “Cloud Standards Customer Council Publishes Version 2.0 Of Security For Cloud Computing White Paper” from Cloud Strategy Magazine.