Cloud computing is in the process of changing the enterprise IT landscape. Surveys of IT management professionals provide strong evidence that cloud computing not only is here to stay but also, within the next several years, will permanently change the way enterprises deploy IT infrastructures.

However, IDC surveys also note that most people see cloud security as their #1 cloud challenge. It is clear from this striking response that before cloud computing is able to "cross the chasm," improved security systems and processes are needed.

Read this paper to learn about the security issues of the cloud and how to improve its security and visibility.