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July Essentials Guide on Cloud Computing

While most organizations have started to use virtualization and cloud computing technology, some are still reluctant to move their critical assets to these new environments mainly for security and compliance concerns. In this Information Security Essentials Guide, gain key insight into the common cloud security issues organizations face today and how to adapt to the new risks of cloud computing. View now to explore key topics including:

  • Cloud provider security
  • Tackling compliance in the cloud
  • Cloud security services
  • Virtualization security
  • And more

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