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A working definition for cloud computing — a new computer technique with potential for achieving significant cost savings and information technology agility — has been released by a team of computer security experts at the US National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST).

Since the US federal government is considering cloud computing as a component of its new technology infrastructure, it is NIST’s role to evaluate it and then promote its effective and secure use within government and industry by providing technical guidance and developing standards.

via Computer security team defines cloud computing.

NIST is posting its working definition of cloud computing that serves as a foundation for its upcoming publication on the topic available below . Computer scientists at NIST developed this draft definition in collaboration with industry and government. It was developed as the foundation for a NIST special publication that will cover cloud architectures security and deployment strategies for the federal government. Comments on the definition can be sent to the email address “cloud” at “nist” with a dot “gov” at the end. NIST’s role in cloud computing is to promote the effective and secure use of the technology within government and industry by providing technical guidance and promoting standards.

Draft NIST Working Definition of Cloud Computing v12

Presentation on Effectively and Securely Using the Cloud Computing Paradigm v18

This material is public domain although attribution to NIST is requested. It may be freely duplicated and translated.

via NIST.gov – Computer Security Division – Computer Security Resource Center.