The evolution of computerized technologies has been both amazing and challenging.  Each new wave of technological evolution has been accompanied by a series of compliance challenges, and subsequent strategies to comply with applicable regulatory requirements.  Cloud computing is a current example of this evolution.  This presentation will provide a discussion of Cloud concepts, terminology, definitions, architecture, and services; review the contradictions and challenges of using a cloud environment to support regulated activities; discuss assessments of cloud hosting facilities; and stress the importance of a detailed Service Level Agreement (SLA). 

Cloud computing has become perhaps the hottest compliance topic related to computer validation and electronic records. The potential economic and resource advantages to using cloud-based environments guarantees that management will expect that compliance strategies will be developed that will support decisions to utilize cloud environments to perform regulated activities.  This presentation will provide a baseline of information related to cloud computing which will help the attendee better understand the cloud concept, associated regulatory challenges, and suggestions for consideration when establishing a cloud-based system.

Areas Covered in the Session:-

• Understanding the Cloud Definition
• The Basics – Architecture & Services
• Contradictions and Challenges
• Cloud Provider Assessments
• Compliance – Past, Present, Future
• The Service Agreement
• Closed vs. Open Systems 
• Perspective / Compliance Notes / Conclusions
• Questions & Discussion

Who will benefit:-

• Project/Strategic Management
• Assurance staff
• IT staff
• Operations staff