Building Secure Cloud Apps: CSA, SAFECode Provide Guidance

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Sean Michael Kerner
Dec 16, 2013

New guidance aims to enable developers and cloud implementers to build secure deployments, but don’t expect any secret tips on how to avoid government snooping.

The Cloud Security Alliance (CSA) is partnering with the Software Assurance Forum for Excellence in Code (SAFECode) in an effort to improve the security of cloud applications. The two groups have published a 27-page document on Practices for Secure Development of Cloud Applications, which outlines the approach for what needs to be done.

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Sean Michael Kerner

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