Risk vs. Reward: Cloud Risk vs. Reward: Cloud Computing and Public Computing and Public

ManagementManagement

By: Thomas LipkinBy: Thomas LipkinPAD 747PAD 747

John Jay CollegeJohn Jay CollegeProfessor KomProfessor Kom

Technological Technological EvolutionEvolution

• Need for greater storage space Need for greater storage space and bandwidthand bandwidth

• Look to the cloudsLook to the clouds

The CloudThe Cloud

• Software and Hardware ComponentsSoftware and Hardware Components– no stationary, permanent or fixed locationno stationary, permanent or fixed location

• Web BasedWeb Based

• Convenient, on-demand network Convenient, on-demand network

Chellappa, Amazon & Chellappa, Amazon & CloudCloud

• Ramnath Chellappa – coined term Ramnath Chellappa – coined term “Cloud” in 1997.“Cloud” in 1997.

• Amazon’s S3 in 2006Amazon’s S3 in 2006

• Mainstream exposure - 2006, Mainstream exposure - 2006, Google CEO SchmidtGoogle CEO Schmidt

Cloud Cloud ConcernsConcerns

• SecuritySecurity

• PrivacyPrivacy

Security Security ConcernsConcerns

• Third Party RisksThird Party Risks

• Google BreachGoogle Breach

• Amazon BreachAmazon Breach

Security Security SolutionsSolutions

• HP Cells=Virtual PoliceHP Cells=Virtual Police

• Increased Encryption ProtocolsIncreased Encryption Protocols

• LiabiltyLiabilty– Los AngelesLos Angeles

Privacy Privacy ConcernsConcerns• Permeable FirewallsPermeable Firewalls

• Information Storage Information Storage – Amazon S3Amazon S3

• Privacy Impact AssessmentsPrivacy Impact Assessments

Cloud in Public Cloud in Public ManagementManagement

• Los Angeles, CaliforniaLos Angeles, California

• Seattle, WashingtonSeattle, Washington

• Oakland County, MichiganOakland County, Michigan

ConclusionConclusionss

• No Longer FantasyNo Longer Fantasy

• Cloud is BeneficialCloud is Beneficial

• Security and Privacy Need Security and Privacy Need to be Consideredto be Considered