cloud computing

 

NIST is posting its working definition of cloud computing that serves as a foundation for its upcoming publication on the topic (available below). Computer scientists at NIST developed this draft definition in collaboration with industry and government. It was developed as the foundation for a NIST special publication that will cover cloud architectures, security, and deployment strategies for the federal government.

NIST’s role in cloud computing is to promote the effective and secure use of the technology within government and industry by providing technical guidance and promoting standards. To learn more about NIST's cloud efforts, join the NIST cloud computing announcement mailing list (very low volume) by sending an email to "listproc@nist.gov" with "subscribe cloudlist" in the message body text.

Draft NIST Working Definition of Cloud Computing v14
 
Presentation on Effectively and Securely Using the Cloud Computing Paradigm v22

This material is public domain although attribution to NIST is requested. It may be freely duplicated and translated.

NIST Cloud Computing Project Lead: Peter Mell