That user concerns about security and related matters are part and parcel of how and when cloud computing whether on-premise, in public clouds or a hybrid gets adopted isn't news. Even if the risks are sometimes more about perception than reality, the fact remains that survey after survey puts “security” at or near the top of inhibitors to cloud adoption. And that makes understanding how to mitigate these risks an industry priority given the flexibility, agility and cost benefits that cloud computing can bring.
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