Managing security risks in the cloud consists of paying special attention to the new boundary conditions created as the enterprise, SaaS vendor, and end-users share data and access. Several compelling and cost-saving benefits make cloud computing an attractive option, but security experts offer one piece of advice -- proceed with caution.

The blurry characteristics of the cloud and added risks of outsourcing raise several red flags. This expert E-Guide offers an in-depth look at the security of cloud computing. Discover a risk versus benefits comparison, why it may be difficult to satisfy compliance auditors if security controls are obscured, and why cloud vendors aren’t very concerned with security.