Overcast: Conversations on Cloud Computing

Overcast Show #9: Mar 30, 2008 - Manifestogate!

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We discuss the recent events around the release of the Open Cloud Manifesto.

Overcast Show #8: Mar 13, 2009 - with Chris Hoff, Cloud Security Expert

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In this podcast we talk to Christopher Hoff, renowned information security expert, and especially security in the context of virtualization and cloud computing. Chris is the author of the Rational Survivability blog, and can be followed as @Beaker on Twitter.

Show Notes:

• Chris talks about some of the myths and misconceptions about security in the cloud. He addresses the claim that Cloud Providers Are Better At Securing Your Data Than You Are and the benefits and shortcomings of security in the cloud.
• We talk about Chris's Taxonomy of Cloud Computing (excuse me, model of cloud computing)
• Chris goes through some specific challenges and solutions for PCI-compliance in the cloud
• Chris examines some of the security issues associated with multi-tenant architecture and virtualization