Cloud Security Compliance and Configurations

Security compliance by the cloud service provider is implemented to meet industry and government regulatory guidelines. Meeting various security requirements allows a cloud service provider to offer solutions specific to industries such as finance and healthcare and to meet the regulatory constraints placed on companies wanting to do business in most jurisdictions around the world.

To be able to contract and do business with many regulated entities, the cloud provider must be able to obtain and maintain many different regulatory compliance accreditations. Without meeting these regulatory requirements, the cloud provider would not be able to host or do business with regulated companies that can only host compute resources with companies that are able to prove that they meet any of the industry or governmental regulations they are required to meet.

The cloud service providers may elect to obtain certifications to win additional business. For...