Dawn Leaf, Senior Executive for Cloud Computing, National Institute of Standards and Technology to Speak at KC’s Event on Contracting for Cloud Computing Services
New York, NY, January 20, 2012 --(PR.com)-- The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced that Dawn Leaf, Senior Executive for Cloud Computing, National Institute of Standards and Technology will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Contracting for Cloud Computing Services: What You Need to Know.” This event is scheduled on February 14, 2012 from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM ET.
For more information about this event and to register, please visit the event: http://www.knowledgecongress.org/event_2012_Cloud_Computing.html
About Dawn Leaf
Dawn Leaf is the Senior Executive for Cloud Computing at the National Institute of Standards and Technology and Senior Advisor in the Information Technology Laboratory, National Institute of Standards and Technology.
Prior to her appointment to NIST in March 2010, Ms. Leaf served as the Deputy Chief Information Officer & Chief Technology Officer for the United States Department of Commerce. She previously served as the Chief Information Officer of the Bureau of Industry and Security and as the Chief Technology Officer of the Smithsonian Institution.
Before joining the federal government in 1999, Ms. Leaf served as the program manager for several National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) programs under contract. Ms. Leaf acquired her broad experience in Information Technology from her 1981-1995 tenure with the Westinghouse Electric Corporation (Northrop-Grumman).
Ms. Leaf holds an M.S. in Systems Engineering from the Johns Hopkins University, Whiting School of Engineering, and is a cum laude graduate of McDaniel College.
Event Synopsis:
Migrating data from internal servers to “the cloud” has become a cost effective data management strategy for many firms in the last few years. Doing so however often requires entering into agreements with a number of complicated provisions which may lead to unexpected legal entanglements down the road. Businesses can potentially place themselves at risk if they do not scrutinize these arrangements before signing the contract. These risks are often related to data security, compliance, service availability and vendor lock-in which should make companies more mindful in purchasing cloud services. Companies really need to be in the know before moving to “the Cloud”
The Knowledge Group is producing a two-hour live web cast which will explore the issues and concerns surrounding cloud computing contracts. A panel of key regulators and thought experts will provide valuable information and analysis regarding contract provisions, risks and best practices. Speakers will discuss:
‒ Necessary Provisions in the Contract or Service Level Agreement (SLA) with Cloud Service Provider (CSP)
‒ Privacy and Data Security Considerations
‒ Contract Negotiation Process
‒ Risk Identification, Assessment and Mitigation
‒ And Other Regulatory Updates
About The Knowledge Group, LLC/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series
The Knowledge Congress is a series of live webcasts produced by The Knowledge Group, LLC, which examine trends, regulatory, and technology changes across a variety of industries. Its mission is to produce unbiased, objective, and educational live webcasts that examine industry trends and regulatory changes from a variety of different perspectives. The goal is to deliver a unique multilevel analysis of an important issue affecting business in a highly focused format.
The organization brings together the world's leading authorities and industry participants through informative two-hour webcasts to study the impact of changes and emerging trends. Hear from leading government officials/regulators, key thought leaders, and industry experts objectively analyze the latest trends and issues and their impact on industries. For further details, please visit the organization’s website: www.knowledgecongress.org.
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For more information about this event and to register, please visit the event: http://www.knowledgecongress.org/event_2012_Cloud_Computing.html
About Dawn Leaf
Dawn Leaf is the Senior Executive for Cloud Computing at the National Institute of Standards and Technology and Senior Advisor in the Information Technology Laboratory, National Institute of Standards and Technology.
Prior to her appointment to NIST in March 2010, Ms. Leaf served as the Deputy Chief Information Officer & Chief Technology Officer for the United States Department of Commerce. She previously served as the Chief Information Officer of the Bureau of Industry and Security and as the Chief Technology Officer of the Smithsonian Institution.
Before joining the federal government in 1999, Ms. Leaf served as the program manager for several National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) programs under contract. Ms. Leaf acquired her broad experience in Information Technology from her 1981-1995 tenure with the Westinghouse Electric Corporation (Northrop-Grumman).
Ms. Leaf holds an M.S. in Systems Engineering from the Johns Hopkins University, Whiting School of Engineering, and is a cum laude graduate of McDaniel College.
Event Synopsis:
Migrating data from internal servers to “the cloud” has become a cost effective data management strategy for many firms in the last few years. Doing so however often requires entering into agreements with a number of complicated provisions which may lead to unexpected legal entanglements down the road. Businesses can potentially place themselves at risk if they do not scrutinize these arrangements before signing the contract. These risks are often related to data security, compliance, service availability and vendor lock-in which should make companies more mindful in purchasing cloud services. Companies really need to be in the know before moving to “the Cloud”
The Knowledge Group is producing a two-hour live web cast which will explore the issues and concerns surrounding cloud computing contracts. A panel of key regulators and thought experts will provide valuable information and analysis regarding contract provisions, risks and best practices. Speakers will discuss:
‒ Necessary Provisions in the Contract or Service Level Agreement (SLA) with Cloud Service Provider (CSP)
‒ Privacy and Data Security Considerations
‒ Contract Negotiation Process
‒ Risk Identification, Assessment and Mitigation
‒ And Other Regulatory Updates
About The Knowledge Group, LLC/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series
The Knowledge Congress is a series of live webcasts produced by The Knowledge Group, LLC, which examine trends, regulatory, and technology changes across a variety of industries. Its mission is to produce unbiased, objective, and educational live webcasts that examine industry trends and regulatory changes from a variety of different perspectives. The goal is to deliver a unique multilevel analysis of an important issue affecting business in a highly focused format.
The organization brings together the world's leading authorities and industry participants through informative two-hour webcasts to study the impact of changes and emerging trends. Hear from leading government officials/regulators, key thought leaders, and industry experts objectively analyze the latest trends and issues and their impact on industries. For further details, please visit the organization’s website: www.knowledgecongress.org.
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1.800.578.4370
www.knowledgecongress.org
Therese Lumbao, Director
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