Cloud security concerns don't register with many businesses

Is a Federal Cloud Computing CTO a good or bad thing?; The hype surrounding cloud computing Cloud Security NetworkWorld.com | Update Your Profile Sponsored by Mimecast Email Security – Enforcing Corporate Policy in the Cloud Email carries with it sensitive intellectual property. Consequently, the ability to continuously protect data held within email is now a key business issue. For IT departments to guard their organization's email, they have historically introduced a sprawling array of isolated point systems resulting in a fractured environment with multiple points of failure and fragmented administration. This Webinar will expose the myths of moving email security to the cloud, why this choice can save you time and resources, and what to look for from a cloud vendor. Spotlight Story Cloud security concerns don't register with many businesses Only about half of businesses looking to use cloud services have their eye on some of the key potential security issues. Read full story Related News: Is a Federal Cloud Computing CTO a good or bad thing? Last week, the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA)decided that it didn't need a Federal Cloud Computing CTO just yet. As a result, Patrick Stingley left this post and and returned to his previous post as CTO of the Bureau of Land Management. The hype surrounding cloud computing Collectively Jim and Steve have been in IT for a bunch of years. The exact number is irrelevant. As we see it, the hyperbole to reality ratio that surrounds cloud computing is higher than anything that we have seen since ATM.  IBM retools cloud strategy; HP offers IT budgeting help After some fits and starts, IBM has re-tooled its cloud strategy and come up with a set of offerings that should make both the public and private cloud models more appealing to enterprises, analysts say. Also, HP Tuesday announced new software designed to help enterprise IT managers better understand IT spending, and industry watchers say the software could help high-tech decision makers better navigate difficult economic times. (5:49) June Giveaways Cisco Subnet and Microsoft Subnet are giving away training from Global Knowledge to two lucky readers and 15 copies each of books on IPv6 security, the Cisco Secure Firewall Services Module, and Active Directory Domain Services 2008. Deadline for entries June 30. Network World on Twitter? You bet we are VMware's vSphere reviewed We found 5 things to love and 5 things to hate about VMware's vSphere. Take the quiz Are you a net know-it-all? Prove it. Simplify Data Management with Intelligent File Virtualization This informative whiteboard conversation shows how to simplify data management and enable IT flexibility to reduce storage costs. Get all the details now. Click here.   June 18, 2009 TOP STORIES | MOST DUGG STORIES Hackers dissect Palm Pre, webOS Nine Ball attack strikes 40,000 Web sites Apple's window to gain PC market share is narrowing Apple delays iPhone 3.0 launch Ex-Googlers behind new security service BlackBerry Tour smartphone announced Gadgets for any kind of techie Dad Data center derby heats up IT job market update: Hiring stalled, salaries slashed Google urged to beef up Gmail security Symantec Protection Suite: Top 10 Benefits Completely protect, easily manage and automatically control your most crucial business assets. Download this whitepaper today and discover - from security and recovery to savings and compliance - the Top 10 reasons why Symantec Protection Suite offers unparalleled security. Symantec Protection Suite: Top 10 Benefits Compare products, get advice, and check out tests and reviews from the experts at Network World. Over 70 categories. Visit now   This email was sent to networking.world@gmail.com Complimentary Subscriptions Available for newsletter subscribers. Receive 50 issues of Network World Magazines, in print or electronic format, free of charge. Apply here. Terms of Service/Privacy   Subscription Services Update your profile To subscribe or unsubscribe to any Network World newsletter, change your e-mail address or contact us, click here. Unsubscribe Network World, Inc., 492 Old Connecticut Path, Framingham, MA 01701 Copyright Network World, Inc., 2009 www.networkworld.com