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There’s an old saying, “If it can’t be measured, it can’t be managed,” and software
security isn’t exempt from the rule. Agencies worried about visibility should look for

ways to measure their critical assets.

If agencies have the visibility they need, they can keep a close eye on their workloads
as they move to the cloud. And if the cloud transition is done right, agencies can

increase visibility into their IT infrastructure through new tools available in the cloud.

Federal agencies can move into hybrid cloud environments with broad visibility and
granular controls that weren’t available with traditionally isolated security resources.

Use a trusted partner: As more companies move workloads to the cloud, third-party

consultants and technology vendors can assist with the transition. Cloud providers have
certified partners, including security vendors, that specialize in assisting with the

transition.

It’s important for agencies to contract the right folks to get the job done.

Security is an important element of this transition, and a trusted security partner can

help agencies establish effective security integration between their physical and virtual
environments.

About the Author

Felipe Fernandez, is a new guest writer to CDM and is a

Systems Engineering Manager at Fortinet. In addition to his
role as a team manager, Felipe also oversees the US

Federal product strategy and certification process at

Fortinet, such as the UC APL. Felipe has over 16 years’
experience deploying, operating, and auditing security

solutions, the majority of which were spent at the DoD in
various roles both CONUS and abroad. Visit him online at

http://www.fortinet.com

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