cloud_praise_page Page i Wednesday, September 2, 2009 3:27 PM Praise for Cloud Security and Privacy Adoption of cloud computing is clearly a strategic direction for many companies. The convergence of inexpensive computing, pervasive mobility, and virtualization technolo- gies has created a platform for more agile and cost-effective business applications and IT infrastructure. The cloud is forcing the novel and thoughtful application of security controls, creating a demand for best practices in the security program and governance regimes. Cloud Security and Privacy provides a guide to assist those who are wrestling with building security in the cloud. This book is a great starting point for the cloud computing journey. — Jerry Archer, CISO, Intuit Cloud Security and Privacy provides broad coverage of terms and definitions to help both IT and information security professionals. The book lays out the basic foundation to allow IT and information security personnel to work together effectively