For many of the companies, non-profits, school systems, and local governments we work with, the desire to use the cloud is expanding beyond email and calendar. These organizations are looking to move some or all of their file services into … Continue reading
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The cloud world is buzzing as Google announced that effective March 1, 2012, it would consolidate more than 60 privacy policies for different services into a single, simplified policy covering all Google services. Not surprisingly, we are already fielding calls … Continue reading
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It is common for cloud computing vendors often promote their security credentials, and doing so gives prospective customers valuable information about the vendors’ security operations and capabilities. If your vendor is still promoting their SAS 70 Type II certifications, however, … Continue reading
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In addition to SAS 70 Type II Certification, here are 3 more reasons Google Apps is secure. Custom Operating System. Google Apps runs on a custom version of the LINUX operating system (OS). Services and ports that are not needed, … Continue reading
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When talking about security of cloud solutions, we often mention that Google Apps is SAS 70 Type II certified. While it sounds impressive, what does it really mean. SAS 70 is an accounting audit standard for operational policies and procedures. … Continue reading
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As of August 26, 2010, Microsoft’s own FAQs for their online services acknowledges the lack of security certifications. Continue reading
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Google recently added new security features for managing mobile users Continue reading
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This week, Google provided Google Apps Premier and Education Edition admins a new tool against this threat. Continue reading
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While this may complication connecting older scanning devices, the additional security is worth the need for the occasional work-around. Continue reading
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