How does secure software development in the cloud work?
The typical software development model of develop, deploy and run (with security often as an afterthought) does not work very well in a cloud environment. The two biggest reasons are feature velocity and operational assurance. In a cloud provider environment, functional features come (and sometimes go) on a daily basis. At the same time, both […]
The cloud of things
Cloud computing also promises to be a great tool for the ‘Internet of Things’. Here is an example of how that is applied right now. The heating system in my house has a bit of a challenge: the thermostat does not seem to be working well under certain circumstances. So I built a small sensor […]
Why I go to Manila for Cloud Security
Next week (25/26 November 2013) I will deliver Cloud Security (CCSK) training near Manila, Philippines. If you are interested in attending, drop me a line, we may have a good seat for you. It is with very mixed feelings that I will travel to Manila. Is delivering CCSK training relevant in a country that has […]
Why cloud computing is the third big disruptive innovation in my entire IT career
or: what would General Eisenhower say about PRISM. Last week, I was asked to present at Campus Party Europe, a big event focused mainly on young digital entrepreneurs and start-ups. For this audience, it felt appropriate to present an overview of IT, so young entrepreneurs can use those lessons to find the next disruptive innovation. […]
VMware lends credibility to Cloud Essentials training
Even though VMware has a big educational program itself, it has aligned with the Cloud Credential Council on a number of vendor neutral cloud courses. The independent certification of skills sets is cited as a distinct advantage. Certified cloud courses currently include Cloud Essentials and Virtualization Essentials, which are also marketed together as Cloud Technology […]
If only your own data warehouse was this secure
Dr. Werner Vogels, CTO of Amazon (not just Amazon Web Services), unveils some interesting information on RedShift, Amazon’s service for data-warehouses on demand. Its petabyte performance envelop and on-demand pricing are awesome enough, but here I would like to point out some of the security features of the service. These ranges from physical controls to […]
6 signs of cloudwashing
I only refer to other blogs occasionally, in particular if they have a commercial goal. But this one is interesting enough: an infographic showing you 6 signs of cloudwashing. See http://blog.workbooks.com/blog/bid/286046/watch-out-for-fake-cloud-infographic (at the end there is a request for sign-up, none is required). More and more companies are blatantly recycling old IT solutions as cloud solutions. While such evolution may […]
Cloud vendors fixation on price is costing them business
Cloud computing is cheap, right? No, not really. Obviously it can be if you are a small user, and your capital outlay will off course be lower. But in a lot of cases I see, the total run cost is comparable to on-premises solutions. Yet even though cloud vendors still play the price card, cloud buyers […]
Why I focus on cloud providers and brokers
About two years ago I decided to focus on cloud computing training. Having developed the content for CompTIA Cloud Essentials, it only seemed natural to deliver the training too. It also allowed me to address a bigger audience with a more focused offering. Though I liked being a consultant on digital infrastructures a lot, it […]