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Big Data Security and Privacy Handbook
Big Data Security and Privacy Handbook

Big Data Security and Privacy Handbook

Release Date: 08/26/2016

The term “big data” refers to the massive amounts of digital information companies and governments collect about human beings and our environment. This Cloud Security Alliance (CSA) document lists out, in detail, the best practices that should be followed by big data service providers to fortify their infrastructures. In each section, CSA presents 10 considerations for
each of the top 10 major challenges in big data security and privacy. In total, this listing provides the reader with a roster of 100 best practices. 
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Adrian Lane

Adrian Lane

Adrian Lane is a principle with research firm Securosis, and developer with cloud security firm DisruptOps. Adrian has over 25 years experience in data security and software development. Prior to joining Securosis, Adrian served as the CTO/VP at companies such as IPLocks, Touchpoint, CPMi and Transactor/Brodia. Presently Adrian focuses DevSecOps and Cloud security, performing cloud security audits, training and building solutions for secure...

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John Yeoh
John Yeoh
Global Vice President of Research, CSA

John Yeoh

Global Vice President of Research, CSA

With over 15 years of experience in research and technology, John excels at executive-level leadership, relationship management, and strategy development. He is a published author, technologist, and researcher with areas of expertise in cybersecurity, cloud computing, information security, and next generation technology (IoT, Big Data, SecaaS, Quantum). John specializes in risk management, third party assessment, GRC, data protection, incid...

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Luciano (J.R.) Santos
Luciano (J.R.) Santos
Chief Customer Officer, CSA

Luciano (J.R.) Santos

Chief Customer Officer, CSA

J.R. Santos serves as the Chief Customer Officer for the Cloud Security Alliance. In this role, J.R. serves as a CSA Member advocate, partnering with leaders across all business units to transform the member experience and ensure that members are the center of every business decision. J.R. leads the Experience Services organization that includes the CSA Membership and Sales team, who work collaboratively to promote a consistent experience f...

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Frank Guanco
Frank Guanco
Research Program Manager, CSA

Frank Guanco

Research Program Manager, CSA

Ryan Bergsma
Ryan Bergsma
Technology Director and Security Manager, CSA

Ryan Bergsma

Technology Director and Security Manager, CSA

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Dan Hiestand

Dan Hiestand

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Arnab Roy

Arnab Roy

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