The Hybrid Cloud Security Professional

Cloud computing blends conventional definitions of resources with innovative usage patterns and solutions to facilitate user access to ever more powerful hybrid systems and introspective data. Despite their need or desire to migrate their high-value data into cloud workloads, many enterprises hesitate to do so because of the risks associated with operation of the cloud models hosting this data. In addition, a general lack of knowledge and understanding of cloud computing is keeping many organizations from adopting and using cloud platforms and services overall. As a means to examine this trend, the author considers the role of the cloud security professional in a hybrid cloud environment. He explores the need for training and certification options and identifies key areas of focus for the cloud computing professional.