Concise guide for IT security and data protection cloud storage services facilitate the exchange of business files across corporate boundaries. What practical and simply looks at first glance, turns swiftly as a security risk. A recent study by the Fraunhofer Institute for secure information technology * shows that common cloud protect storage services generally not sufficient data loss or manipulation. None of the surveyed providers really safely stored files. Vulnerabilities are often already on the path of the files in the cloud and in the area of access rights. The study by the Fraunhofer Institute shows that a discussion about the security of business files in the cloud is long overdue”says Stephan Nafea, head of development at the FTAPI Software GmbH, the cloud” is not a stand-alone project that can be planted in the ad-hoc and isolated in a company or tied.” The results of the study confirmed the reservations of many decision-makers in companies and proves once more, that cloud storage currently only conditioned for use in the business are.

To exploit the advantages of the cloud but in the long term, there are holistic concepts that meaningfully connect control and flexibility. The quick start guide by FTAPI are concrete practical hints and tips on how to properly address the issue of data security in the cloud IT managers and shows what the planning and implementation of the appropriate cloud strategy make sure is. Special attention will be on the areas of integration of data, applications and processes, file security in the cloud as well as identity and access management. The quick start guide can be downloaded under cloud free. About FTAPI software the FTAPI Software GmbH in Munich, develops and sells software systems for the secure transmission and storage of business files. Their product FTAPI SecuTransfer is based on its own technology, developing was promoted by the European Union and the German Federal Ministry of economics. The 2010 Enterprises sets new standards in safety and efficiency for business file sharing and offers actually comprehensive (end-to end) in contrast to the commonly used file transfer solutions encrypt all files. In addition to management of manufacturing, retail and industry also TEC and MDax enterprises rank users to the content FTAPI. * Fraunhofer Institute for secure information technology,