In an interview with BankInfoSecurity, Internet security expert Alastair MacWillson says that inconsistent data protection laws in various markets are proving to be a difficult challenge for large organizations using cloud-based services. "Much like any innovation," he says, "it takes a lot of people to talk about the opportunities and also the risks, and it takes a little bit longer for the technology guys to catch up." MacWillson discusses the interstate and international challenges organizations face, advantages provided by the cloud for cross-border security risk management and finding a balance between the risks and advantages of using the cloud.
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