Can cloud computing be entirely trusted?

As for as cloud computing and cloud OS is concerned, all our data is stored in the Private data centers that may not be secure always.Also, whenever we are taking our resources online, it will be the good news for hackers. What if the service is unavailable due to poor internet connectivity or server failiure in a needy situation? again it is not going to be healthy. 

yes, i do agree with your point.

though the cloud computing is been launched by Microsoft,don't you feel that you need to have your data. to be secured it need to be safe gaurded.

though the microsoft is giving tis brand name. i feel our data can't be under safe hands.

Cloud computing is buzz word. The big companies whatever they start it becomes a standard to follow. but who bothers for long term.

I am sure its it surely will be becoming commercial success for them soon because it will be for cost containment.

But i will not entirely trust cloud computing.

yes, i agree with yuor statement, because no one knows who's working him, there is no sign of security in cloud computing,

but, yes i would like to say that, things can be done at a faster rate. the work area will get increased. the delay in the out put can be minimised.

It cannot be trusted. Reasons are manifold:

Lack of Control of resources

Lack of control of data

Data privacy

Change of Policy of Cloud-Owner - with new demands

Oh, the list is endless.

I think these are still the early days for cloud computing. which is yet to settle down as a commercially viable solution. So at this point of time, given that so many constraints like security/data protection yet to be worked out, I don't think its ready as a business solution.

This is a very important debate raised by Sumitra . Frankly speaking most of the service provider don't comply with many of the security standards. So the compnaies that are into Banking, insurance etc who deal with very sensitive data should never opt for cloud computing. In fact one f the service provider amazon which now is a major player in cloud computing clearly states in the agreement that "We are not responsible for any unauthorized access to, alteration of, or the deletion, destruction, damage, loss or failure to store any of, Your Content (as defined in Section 10.2), your Applications, or other data which you submit or use in connection with your account or the Services."

.2. Security. We strive to keep Your Content secure,but cannot guarantee that we will be successful at doing so, given thenature of the Internet. Accordingly, without limitation to Section 4.3above and Section 11.5 below, you acknowledge that you bear soleresponsibility for adequate security, protection and backup of YourContent and Applications. We strongly encourage you, where availableand appropriate, to (a) use encryption technology to protect YourContent from unauthorized access, (b) routinely archive Your Content,and (c) keep your Applications or any software that you use or run withour Services current with the latest security patches or updates. Wewill have no liability to you for any unauthorized access or use,corruption, deletion, destruction or loss of any of Your Content orApplications.

SO, IT'S GONA TAKE SOME TIME FOR IT TO DEVELOP COMPLETELY.

Specially if it is Microsoft. Anything Microsoft provided, including Windows you should be careful about.

Cloud Computing with all your data on the net ...

You wuill also have to look at the Lifecycle costs and not the short term costs

Other than this, there are questions of data confidentiality. Other than what I earn, if my payroll goes on the cloud, there are questions of the long range business plans and strategic information of companies that people may not be comfortable with if it is on the cloud. Not that so much of a data loss - the cloud fellow will have a 100-200% backup. Problem is one of loss of control on the data. Confidential data if on the cloud - after all, it is also another computer on the net, can get hacked and stolen, modified.

Cloud may be only for small day-day activities. Critical activities and confidential data can never go on the net.

Well lets the give the product or invention a little time; being in the infant stage. Lets put more onus on the "TRUST" factor to be instilled in peoples hearts rather than the "PERFORMANCE" factor for the moment.

When the question is whether Cloud Computing can be ENTIRELY trusted, the answer definitely is NO. The reason is obvious. Particularly when we are concerned about our valuable data, its integrity and security, we cannot trust any outside agency, that too not ENTIRELY KNOWN...

No, They cannot be entirely trusted. Its a catch. Its for the business to understand that the cloud will be his IT vendor. Like for Microsoft Azure or Amazon elastic compute cloud, you will pay on per hour basis/ as per volume/ with no additional required additions(as they are also paid) to get the best from them. You keep paying as per the plans from the vendor. If they increase the cost, you will have to oblige them as you have no option and cannot change your business vendors in an impulse. Cloud comptuing is the other way to say "No free support or service", "No free updations", yet its free and is part of your subscription, as you will never be told. But even that is not fool proof as they will not customize it to your need. It will hide the cost and convert it to small EMI like options. Scalability, compatibility, customization, support, training are not part of cloud computing. They are left to business. Business will need to dig on those issues. Its ofcourse good from the IT vendor prospective but the business in question need to access its feasibility.

It like hiring a Merc to travel when you can or cannot purchase a Maruti but need to drive. You must know how to drive a Merc and don't forget, you don't own it. How's that?

Entirely, No, there are issues like Data loss, Security, Loss of control and compliance such as regulatory problems. Incidentally, many people now believe that cloud Computing is a myth and handing computing and related tasks to third parties won't always reduce your workload or save you money and benefits of cloud based applications and services outweigh the risks depending of course, on the business..

I don't think that we should blindly trust the new technology. Let us give some time & observe whether the product is reliable or not. Eventhough it is good dicovery, we just can't trust it & use it without knowing the pro's. & con's about the product.

It would be foolhardy to open up access to corporate data or to give so many people access to so much computing power. No sensible company would allow it. The opportunities far outweighed the risk, that we stand at the beginning of a new era of technological insight, worker productivity and economic benefit.