| Description |
1 online resource (xi, 35 pages) : illustrations (some color) |
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Wright flyer paper ; no. 52 |
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Wright flyer paper ; no 52.
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| Contents |
The problem -- Understanding cloud computing -- Virtualization -- Infrastructure models -- Cloud services -- History of Department of Defense cloud computing -- Data security regulations/standards -- Current programs evaluations |
| Summary |
"Cloud computing, a shared pool of computing resources that are readily available to meet the user's rapidly changing demands, has opened up many new opportunities and risks for society that in may ways are revolutionary. The Department of Defense (DOD), because of its size and mission, faces significant opportunities and security challenges when implementing a cloud computing environment. The transformation of DOD information technology (IT) has been uneven as the technology has matured. A cloud-based infrastructure can provide extensive savings the DOD. Currently there is an estimated 75 percent underutilization rate in current configurations. However, a cloud configuration introduces new potential security risks that DOD IT professionals must weight when evaluating the potential cost savings associated with cloud computing. The implementation of a private DOD cloud -- an infrastructure solely owned and operated by DOD supporting all DOD components -- could realize savings while reducing or eliminating the risks associated with cloud computing. This paper evaluates existing policy, guidance, law and regulation, and recent efforts within DOD to implement a cloud-computing infrastructure. There are three key recommendations for DOD's transformation to make the most of cloud computing: standardize security categorization, implement a DOD private cloud, and evaluate the most cost-effective commercial cloud solutions with the least security risk"--Abstract |
| Notes |
At head of title: Air University, Air Command and Staff College |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 31-35) |
| Notes |
Online resource; title from PDF file (AU Press website, viewed on September 6, 2016) |
| Subject |
United States. Department of Defense -- Information technology
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| SUBJECT |
United States. Department of Defense fast |
| Subject |
Cloud computing -- United States
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Cloud computing -- United States -- Cost effectiveness -- Evaluation
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Cyberinfrastructure -- United States -- Evaluation
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Cyberinfrastructure -- Government policy -- United States
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Computer security -- United States
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Cloud computing
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Computer security
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Information technology
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United States
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Air University (U.S.). Air Command and Staff College, issuing body.
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Air University (U.S.). Air Force Research Institute, publisher.
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Air University (U.S.). Press, publisher.
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