Cloud Security
Cloud applications bring benefit of advanced functionality and high availability. Without proper consideration in cybersecurity, cloud applications may lead to privacy and security incidents.
When choosing or building a cloud application or system, owners of the application or system need to follow the guidelines below whenever applicable.
Minimum Security Standards
- Minimum Security Standard for Software as a Service (SaaS) on Cloud
https://itsc.hkust.edu.hk/it-policies-guidelines/minimum-security-standard#saas - Minimum Security Standard for Server
https://itsc.hkust.edu.hk/it-policies-guidelines/minimum-security-standard/#server - Minimum Security Standard for Application Systems
https://itsc.hkust.edu.hk/it-policies-guidelines/minimum-security-standard/#application
Guideline on Choosing Cloud Service Provider
Critical IT Assets Registration System (CITARS)