Risk: Informational
The Jericho Forum, a security think tank founded by IT security professionals, has joined forces with the Cloud Security Alliance (CSA), to push for technology and standards to allow businesses to collaborate securely in the cloud.
The group aims to present a united front to suppliers, to persuade them to develop the technology businesses need to exchange information securely.
"We want the vendors to go out and deliver what the industry needs. It is very important we speak using the same language and the same concepts, so suppliers do not hear mixed messages," said Paul Simmonds, a founding member of Jericho and information security director.