Cyber Security and Reliability in a Digital Cloud

Abstract

This study investigates the suitability of the cloud computing approach for addressing the DoD enterprise and operational computing needs. Over the past few years, DoD has transitioned some of its computing needs to cloud computing data centers. The main factors driving this transition include enhanced mission capabilities, potential reduction in data center costs, and potential improvement in cyber security. This study has investigated these factors in detail and has analyzed the characteristics that should be considered when DoD contemplates moving applications onto cloud computing data centers. The study also investigated ways for the DoD to manage the cyber security risks and benefits associated with cloud computing.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 2013
Accession Number
ADA581218

Entities

Organizations

  • Defense Science Board

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • C4I
  • Counter WMD
  • Cyber
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Engineered Resilient Systems
  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Application Software
  • Computer Program Documentation
  • Computer Program Reliability
  • Computer Programming
  • Computer Programs
  • Computers
  • Cybersecurity
  • Data Analysis
  • Data Centers
  • Data Storage Systems
  • Electronic Mail
  • High Performance Computing
  • Information Systems
  • Operating Systems
  • Parallel Computing
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Web Browsers

Fields of Study

  • Computer science
  • Engineering

Readers

  • Cybersecurity.
  • Defense Technology Research and Development.
  • Systems Analysis and Design

Technology Areas

  • Cyber