DISCUSSION

1) "The Cloud Effect" Please respond to the following:

• Many firms are relying on cloud computing, also known as "the cloud," to perform key business functions. By moving transactional processing to the cloud, firms are exposing themselves to additional attacks as well as to tighter scrutiny from regulators and stakeholders. From the e-Activity, assume that you are the CFO of Amazon.com. Create an argument indicating how your firm will be able to balance the needs of security with the desire of being a dominant player in the global market.

• As the CFO, describe your top-three fears in competing in the global market, and how you plan to overcome those fears. Provide support for your rationale

2) "Securing Data" Please respond to the following:

• In this global age of information, suggest which threats are posed to the principles of confidentiality and privacy, related to offshore outsourcing of various information systems functions. Provide support for your rationale.

• Determine who should be held liable for any breaches that occur, and indicate the course(s) of action that should be taken.