Bowen, Janine Anthony. "Cloud Computing: Issues in Data Privacy/Security and Commercial Considerations." The Computer & Internet Lawyer Aug. 2011: 1+. Academic OneFile. Web. 1 Oct. 2011 In the article, "Cloud Computing: Issues in Data Privacy/Security and Commercial Considerations", Janine Anthony Bowen discusses the legal problems with Cloud Computing. She discusses problems with cloud computing such as client’s data being stored in multiple locations, disaster recovery, and international conflicts of laws.
Curran, John, and Brian Hammond. "Kundra Departure not Seen Altering Technology Agenda." Cybersecurity Policy Report 25 July 2011. General OneFile. Web. 6 Oct. 2011. In the …show more content…
Article, John Curran and Brian Hammond discus CIO Vevik Kundra’s original agenda for the Government cloud, and the path they are taking to achieve it. Although most of the agenda from the transfer of CIO’s is the same, the article discusses Kundra’s belief in the Government to focus more security measures on constant monitoring of the networks over focusing on perimeter security.
Fisher, Sharon. "Should the U.S. Government Move to the Cloud." Input | Output. HP.com, 07 Sept. 2011. Web. 1 Oct. 2011 In this article, Sharon Fisher responds about the potential risks of a U.S. Government cloud. Sharon discusses on how the U.S. Government wanted to reform Information Technology Management, and who was behind such implementations. Fisher does not make a clear opinion on whether a Government Cloud should be implemented, but does discuss potential risks.
Foley, John. “Where’s Your Data In The Cloud?” InformationWeek 1 Dec. 2010: 6. Academic OneFile. Web. 1 Oct. 2011 In this article, John Folley focuses on the location of data in cloud computing. Folley discusses of past issues with the U.S. Governments data leaks such as the Wikileaks breach. In his conclusion, Folley agrees about the importance of cloud computing, but focuses on the data being stored in the United States instead of abroad.
Hoover, J. Nicholas. "Feds to Test Cloud Apps Security.” InformationWeek 8 Nov. 2010: 14. Academic OneFile. Web. 1 Oct. 2011 In this article, Nicholas Hoover discusses the U.S. Government’s new program named the Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program, or FedRAMP. Hoover explains the reasons for the new program and gives the reader some background on problems arising from the Government Cloud.
Thibodeau, Patrick.
"Cloud fears are overblown, Says U.S. CIO: Kundra Contends that Security Concerns Are Exaggerated in Part to Discourage Competition.” Computerworld 8 Aug. 2011: 10. General OneFile. Web. 1 Oct. 2011 In this article, Patrick Thibodeau comments on Federal CIO Vivek Kundra’s claim that cloud computing concerns are exaggerated. Thibodeau explains clearly the claims made by Kundra about the overall security with cloud computing. Thibodeau blames the scare of cloud computing to IT developers belief of a status quo. Thibodeau concludes the article with a few success stories of basic cloud computing services working in the U.S. Government. Walsh, Sean Collins. "Federal Push for ‘Cloud’ Technology Faces Skepticism." New York Times. New York Times, 21 Aug. 2011. Web. 1 Oct. 2011 In the New York Times article, Sean Collins Walsh details the ongoing concerns with Cloud Computing. He discusses the beneficial and problematic financial issues cloud computing is having on the U.S. Government. Walsh discusses the unforeseeable consequences that cloud computing may have for the government due to the technology being fairly
new. Wyld, David C. "What If It Fails?: The Security and Reliability Issues Surrounding Public Sector Utilization of Cloud Computing Resources in Governmental Information Technology Strategies." Computersight. Computersight.com 07 Sept. 2011. Web. 1 Oct. 2011 In this article, David C. Wyld discusses Security and Reliability issues with cloud computing. He brings up suitable topics surrounding cloud computing, and discusses suitable security and reliability benefits that can occur from it’s use. Wyld concludes that in the end, a Government will be implemented and finishes the article with a favorable outlook on its progression.
Zients, Jeffrey. “Shutting Down Duplicative Data Centers.” Office of Management and Budget Whitehouse.com 20 July 2011 Web. 1 Oct. 2011