Information Services Group Joins Cloud Security Alliance

Information Services Group (ISG) a technology insights, market intelligence and advisory services company, has announced that it has joined the Cloud Security Alliance (CSA) as a corporate member.

The CSA is a broad coalition of industry practitioners, corporations, associations and other key stakeholders dedicated to promoting best practices on security assurance within cloud computing environments and to providing education on the uses of cloud computing to help secure all other forms of computing. CSA activities include educational outreach via industry and online events and research on cloud computing security assurance issues.

“Security is obviously a critical concern for businesses exploring cloud-based service delivery options,” said Steven Hall, Partner, Cloud Solutions ISG. “Our collaboration with the CSA will allow us to leverage industry knowledge and expertise in the services we provide our clients as well as to contribute to evolving standards and best practices.”

Recent issues addressed by the CSA and its members include threats to cloud computing, “Big Data” security and privacy standards, and security considerations for healthcare providers using cloud-based services.

“We are delighted to welcome ISG as a corporate member,” said Jim Reavis, Co-Founder and Executive Director, CSA. “As a leading global research and consulting firm, ISG can play a critical role in defining true industry standards and in developing and refining effective frameworks and best practices to ensure security for cloud initiatives.”

In 2010, ISG became the first independent sourcing advisor with a dedicated business unit to serve clients interested in moving IT and business process operations to the cloud as a way to reduce costs, improve flexibility or create scale to achieve their business objectives. The firm plans to align its Cloud Solutions advisory services to CSA standards and guidelines.

“Businesses implementing cloud initiatives struggle to navigate the security implications of the many different options and delivery models,” said Hall. “By working closely with the leading industry group in the security space, and through direct access to emerging standards and best practices, we can help our clients understand and address the issues.”