Cloud computing is an emerging technology that may help enterprises meet the increased requirements of lower total cost of ownership (TCO), higher return on investment (ROI), increased efficiency, dynamic provisioning and utility-like pay-as-you-go services. However, many IT professionals are citing the increased risks associated with trusting information assets to the cloud as something that must be clearly understood and managed by relevant stakeholders. This page provides resources for more information on what cloud computing and aid in understanding this initiative and how it could align with a business.

Very few of us have escaped the impact of the current economic downturn. Difficult times make our already complicated and fast-paced lives even more challenging. However, in periods like this, we can find strength and comfort in the special efforts our association—ISACA—is making to help us “weather the storm.”