Cloud computing is picking up traction with businesses, but before you jump into the cloud, you should know the unique security risks it entails

By Jon Brodkin, Network World
July 02, 2008
InfoWorld

 Cloud computing is fraught with security risks, according to analyst firm Gartner. Smart customers will ask tough questions and consider getting a security assessment from a neutral third party before committing to a cloud vendor, Gartner says in a June report titled "Assessing the Security Risks of Cloud Computing.

"Cloud computing has "unique attributes that require risk assessment in areas such as data integrity, recovery, and privacy, and an evaluation of legal issues in areas such as e-discovery, regulatory compliance, and auditing," Gartner says.  [Comments..]