Watch the Video
Watch 5 Tips for Practicing Cloud Computing (approx. 6 minutes long).
Test Your Knowledge
Which of the following is NOT a reason why data are secure in the cloud?
A. Cloud service providers understand that there is a shared responsibility model for cloud security.
B. Cloud service providers use tools like encryption and multi-factor authentication to ensure security.
C. Service providers offer details about how they remain compliant with security standards.
D. None of the above.
The correct answer is D. All of these are reasons why data are secure in the cloud.
The incorrect answers are:
A. Service providers do understand that there is a model for cloud security that they must adhere to.
B. Encryption and multi-factor authentication are just two of many tools that allow cloud data to be secure.
C. Service providers do indeed provide details to illustrate how they remain compliant with standards and thus support the integrity of cloud data.
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- Computing for Cancer Informatics Course: Get an in-depth look at key underlying principles in computing, including how computer hardware and software work, computing resources designed for research, and the variety of computing options available to you.
- Using the Cloud for Cancer Research—Overcoming Common Barriers: Read tips for overcoming common obstacles in working in the cloud, along with an example of how you can make the cloud work for you.
- Digital Twins for Cancer—Not If, But When, How, and Why?: Explore the challenges and possibilities of cancer patient digital twins.
- Informatics Technology for Cancer Research (ITCR) Website: Search for tools, code repositories, and introductory videos on informatics tools developed by NCI’s ITCR program.
Keep Going
Continue to Chapter 5 to learn about big data technologies we think can accelerate your education and research.
- Ready to start your project? Get an overview of the data science lifecycle and what you should do in each stage.
- Need answers to data science questions? Visit our Training Guide Library.
Instructor
Krish Seshadri, NCI Center for Biomedical Informatics and Information Technology (CBIIT)
Mr. Seshadri is a senior cloud architect and computer scientist within NCI CBIIT’s Digital Services and Solutions Branch. He provides the technical direction for several of NCI’s cloud platforms.
For questions and feedback about this chapter, email our team at ncicbiit@mail.nih.gov.