How will security be addressed on the Windows Azure Platform?
Windows Azure and the Windows Azure Platform, the cloud-based service foundation underlying it, enable the transition to global scale computing with cloud-based developer capabilities. Windows Azure is hosted on servers operating within Microsoft’s global data center network. This provides developers the ability to deploy applications in the cloud or on-premises and enables experiences across a broad range of business and consumer scenarios. The Windows Azure Platform and Windows Azure apply the rigorous security practices incorporated in the Security Development Lifecycle (SDL) process. SDL introduces security and privacy early and throughout the development process. The Windows Azure Platform and Windows Azure also benefit from the security capabilities afforded by the Microsoft Global Foundation Services’ infrastructure. The GFS assurances are validated by external auditors on a regular basis and include a comprehensive security program that covers the entire delivery stack.
