This paper examines the current state of cloud computing security and details common security measures deployed in the industry. Potential cloud customers should research vendor security measures and receive detailed product information to help them make final cloud computing purchases. While security is important, businesses should be aware of common security myths and misperceptions concerning cloud-based computing. This paper details the Joyent Smart Technology solutions for cloud computing use cases and how Joyent improves cloud security when compared to traditional techniques.