State & Local Government Policy, Business and Technology

Personal vs. Professional Cloud: Is There a Difference?

Government Technology: "Simple" and "free" are two adjectives sure to bolster the profile of any potential technology solution being considered for large-scale government enterprises. But a new report from the National Association of State Chief Information Officers (NASCIO) focuses on managing the risks associated with the cloud -- risks more likely to affect enterprise deployments than personal use.

According to the report, Capitals in the Clouds Part V: Managing the Risk of Free Cloud Services, states are focused on setting parameters for cloud usage, including putting appropriate controls in place, satisfying requirements for security, establishing use policies, and pinpointing how cloud use impacts open records requests and other legal obligations.

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