May 17
2010
Evaluating SaaS and cloud computing for your government agency: #1Q&A – Is my data secure?
7 Question & Answer Blog Series: When evaluating SaaS and cloud computing for your government agency
Click to read Intro Blog and list of 7 questions.
#1. Is my web-based software / SaaS data secure?
When evaluating SaaS vendors for your government agency, it is important to make sure any SaaS provider you’re considering has detailed, rock-solid policies and procedures in place to guarantee the highest possible levels of:
- Physical security
- Network security
- Application security
- Internal systems security
- Operating systems security
- Third-party certification
BasicGov’s web-based / SaaS modules are developed and hosted on Salesforce.com cloud platform Force.com to ensure world-class security. Salesforce.com follows best-practice policies by seeking relevant third-party certification including ISO 27001, the SysTrust audit (the recognized standard for system security), and SysTrust SAS 70 Type II (an attestation for internal corporate controls).
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Read more about how salesforce.com addresses security at www.trust.salesforce.com and http://www.salesforce.com/platform/cloud-infrastructure/security.jsp
