Information Security Forum to Discuss Security in the Cloud in Upcoming Webcast

NEW YORK - Oct. 16, 2018 - PRLog -- According to the Information Security Forum (ISF), organizations are increasingly relying on cloud services, motivated by the benefits of scalability, accessibility, flexibility, business efficiencies and reduced IT costs. However, there are several security implications that organizations need to address, including the challenge of verifying identity and managing access to cloud services.

Cloud services bring added complexity to identity and access management, exacerbated by the distribution of data across a myriad of applications accessed by users from multiple devices and locations. Failure to adequately implement user authentication and access control in the cloud can be exploited by attackers to gain access to users' credentials, manipulate systems and compromise data. With increased legislation around data privacy, the rising threat of cyber theft and the simple requirement to be able to access data when you need it, organizations need to know precisely to what extent they rely on cloud storage and computing.

During this webcast, Emma Bickerstaffe, Senior Research Analyst of the ISF, will discuss identity management, access control and user authentication in the cloud environment, and consider how organizations can effectively tackle this security concern. Please register via this link (https://www.securityforum.org/events/webinars/isf-webinar...) for the free webcast which takes place on Tuesday, October 23 at 8 a.m. (ET). A recording will be available following the conclusion of the event.

About the Information Security Forum

Founded in 1989, the Information Security Forum (ISF) is an independent, not-for-profit association of leading organizations from around the world. The organization is dedicated to investigating, clarifying and resolving key issues in cyber, information security and risk management and developing best practice methodologies, processes and solutions that meet the business needs of its Members.

ISF Members benefit from harnessing and sharing in-depth knowledge and practical experience drawn from within their organizations and developed through an extensive research and work program. The ISF provides a confidential forum and framework, which ensures that Members adopt leading-edge information security strategies and solutions. By working together, ISF Members avoid the major expenditure required to reach the same goals on their own. Consultancy services are available and provide ISF Members and Non-Members with the opportunity to purchase short-term, professional support activities to supplement the implementation of ISF products.

For more information on ISF membership, please visit https://www.securityforum.org/.