Read this paper to learn the many benefits of cloud computing as well as the 10 security concerns that need to be addressed when considering moving critical applications and sensitive data to public and shared cloud environments. 

Cloud computing offers many benefits, but it's hard to ignore the security challenges that this dynamic environment can introduce. To combat these risks, you need an effective cloud security strategy in place. This white paper reviews key findings from a survey of 200 IT pros that can help you maximize data protection in the cloud. 

<p>IT leaders and business stakeholders are uniting to push forth cloud computing initiatives. Though key concerns remain, the future for the cloud looks brighter than ever. Access this white paper to explore the latest cloud trends and adoption rates.</p> 

While cloud computing has gained increasing popularity, the concerns about user access and privilege accounts are still often left to be addressed. In this resource, uncover an approach to help tackle these challenges and proactively enforce access policies to control privileged accounts in the cloud. 

In this podcast, Forrester Research's Phil Murphy tackes the big issues concerning application rationalization: what it means for your business, the key factors driving it and the tangible benefits this approach provides. 

The benefits of the cloud cannot be fully realized without tackling the security and privacy concerns associated with cloud environments. In this resource, uncover a security roadmap that can help you build a sound approach for successfully achieving your cloud security needs. 

Managing power consumption in the data center is a huge concern for IT organizations today. In this presentation transcript, learn about the cost benefits of using Windows Server 2008 R2 for power and energy savings in the data center. The speaker will discuss the trends in this area and offer steps to improve power consumption and costs. 

The benefits of server virtualization are well known, and now companies are feeling pressure to embrace the cloud. This white paper cites key findings concerning cloud computing and explores the advantages of combining it with multi-hypervisor environments. 

This white paper explores today's top security concerns in cloud environments, and aims to dispel the common (and growing) myth that a cloud-based infrastructure introduces new risks that cannot be quantified nor controlled. In this paper, you'll learn how a holistic approach to information security can help your company successfully combat risks. 

As concerns of database security escalate, regulatory pressures increase and vendor capabilities expand, database activity monitoring is evolving beyond its original concept to a more advanced class of technologies that Gartner identifies as database audit and protection (DAP) tools. View this resource to explore DAP technologies. 

Since power and cooling is needed to run the data center, it is essential that data center managers find ways to lower costs. This expert e-guide explores how you can implement the right power and cooling strategies for your environment to reduce overall energy costs. 

Prepare your organization for the consumerization of IT and BYOD with the help of this resource. Uncover details about mobile enterprise policy creation, security monitoring, network and security infrastructure, and more. 

<p>To enjoy the flexibility and resource savings of a private cloud, you need to know where to begin with building one. In this issue of <em>Cloud Development Digest, </em>find best practices and expert recommendations for implementing a private cloud.</p>