Cloud Computing – Security and Interoperability Perspectives

Many organizations are evaluating and migrating toward cloud computing solutions. In 2013, some the key challenges pertain to security and interoperability. Open cloud standards can help manage risks, while fostering efficient solution delivery.

Steven Woodward shares updates from numerous international cloud standards related organizations. In Canada, he leads several of the cloud computing initiatives in both the private and public sectors. This includes being one of the founding board members of the Cloud Security Alliance Canadian Chapter.

Steven describes key cloud ecosystems models; highlighting where security considerations fit, along with different perspectives on interoperability. Several real-life scenarios will be used, highlighting cloud concepts, security, interoperability and the impacts these can have on commitments (functionality, costs, time-to-value and quality). Service Agreements and Service Level Agreements will also be addressed to identify where you may find security and interoperability considerations specified in the contracts.

The presentation is designed to be interactive and will include some group activities to generate discussions and identify practical solutions.

Attendees of the presentation will leave with a better understanding of cloud security and interoperability considerations, plus be aware of reference material and models that help address those challenges.

Speaker: Steven Woodward, CEO, Cloud Perspectives

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Steven Woodward is CEO founder of Cloud Perspectives and is the leader of the NIST (National Institute of Standards for Technology) Cloud Carrier and Cloud Auditor Sub-Groups within the Cloud Computing Reference Architecture.

He is a leading contributor to NIST, TM Forum, Object Management Group Cloud Standards Customer Council, Canadian Cloud Council, IEEE and the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Joint Collaboration Activity working groups.

Steven represents the Canadian Advanced Technology Alliance at the Shared Services Canada Architecture Advisory Committee and is influencing the Canadian Federal Government Cloud Computing Strategy. Steven is also one of the founding directors at the Canadian Chapter of the Cloud Security Alliance (CSA).

In addition to cloud standards and best practices guides, he authored the “Cloud Computing Solution Measurement” chapter in the 2012 CRC Press published book, “The IFPUG Guide to IT and Software Measurement.”

A frequent international instructor, keynote presenter and leader, he continues to help establish realistic roadmaps, plans, contracts, SLAs and governance practices for cloud computing. Recent and planned speaking engagements includes: National Science Foundation – Arlington Virginia, AFEI – Washington, ISMA - Rio de Janeiro, IEEE – Cyprus, Florida International University, Florida Atlantic University, itSMF – Ottawa, ISACA CACS – Las Vegas, TM Forum – Nice, BFPUG – Brasilia and OWASP in Ottawa and Los Angeles.