Cloud Computing: Information Security Standards, Compliance and Attestation

Abstract

Cloud computing organizations as service organizations have to conform to compliance regulations, certifications and standards in delivered services. The area of compliance and certification covers not only Information Security (IS) standards and compliance but also areas such as auditing – Attestation Engagement (AE). The paper reviews current information security standards, compliance & attestation standards for organizations offering cloud computing services. Keywords— cloud computing, compliance, standards. Digital Object Identifier (DOI): http://dx.doi.org/10.18687/LACCEI2015.1.1.065 ISBN: 13 978-0-9822896-8-6 ISSN: 2414-6668