Security in the Cloud – Pros and Cons of the SaaS Security Classification: Strategic

Keywords:Security, SaaS, Government
Authors: Erik Arnold, Carter Raines and Joel Stevens, PrepFire Solutions.
Abstract:
As the drumbeat continues for government organizations to leverage web services, security is often cited as the main negative factor. While many applications make sense to avoid SaaS, sometimes it makes more sense to leverage the cloud from a security perspective. This session will articulate the pros and cons of cloud security, so managers will have an understanding of the security benefits and risks of deploying applications outside of their infrastructure.