IntraLinks Takes on a Leading Role in the Cloud Security Alliance
By Intralinks, PRNEWednesday, April 21, 2010
IntraLinks Joins Cloud Security Alliance's Subject Matter Expert Board; Working With Other SaaS Leaders to Promote Best Practices for Security of Cloud Computing
NEW YORK, April 22, 2010 - IntraLinks, the leading provider of critical information exchange
solutions, today announced that the Cloud Security Alliance, a not-for-profit
organization that promotes best practices and education around the security
of cloud computing, has asked IntraLinks to join its SME (Subject Matter
Expert) Board, which sets the focus, strategy and content for the
organization. John Landy, chief technology officer, and Mushegh Hakhinian,
security architect, will represent IntraLinks on the board. As SMEs, Landy
and Hakhinian will work with the Cloud Security Alliance to promote a common
level of understanding between the consumers and providers of cloud
computing, and to create consensus around best practices for cloud security.
The Cloud Security Alliance will be able to tap into IntraLinks'
expertise and deep understanding of the cloud computing space that has come
from providing secure cloud-based platforms for over a dozen years, which
have been used by 800 of the Fortune 1000. IntraLinks joins some the world's
leading brands on the Cloud Security Alliance, including Microsoft, Cisco,
Google and Dell.
"IntraLinks has been an innovator in the cloud computing space for more
than 10 years and their insight is a welcome addition to our organization,"
said Jim Reavis, executive director, Cloud Security Alliance. "Security is
typically a key concern for any organization that's choosing and then
utilizing a SaaS platform. IntraLinks' expertise and thought leadership in
securely managing sensitive information and collaboration for customers in
numerous industries means that the company can provide a vital perspective to
the rest of our members as we all work together to enhance best practices for
security."
"Joining the Cloud Security Alliance provides IntraLinks with a strategic
and active partnership with other key players in the SaaS space," said John
Landy, chief technology officer, IntraLinks. "We're proud of our exemplary
record in providing a secure environment to some of the biggest companies in
the world in a diverse number of industries but we want to work with our new
partners to help make virtual spaces even safer places. By exchanging best
practices in security, the alliance provides a winning proposition for the
cloud computing industry and vendors, and, most importantly, gives even
greater peace of mind to all our customers and to anyone considering SaaS
solutions."
About IntraLinks
IntraLinks is a leading global provider of Software-as-a-Service
solutions for securely managing content, exchanging critical business
information and collaborating within and among organizations. More than
1,000,000 professionals in industries including financial services,
pharmaceutical, biotechnology, consumer, energy, industrial, legal,
insurance, real estate and technology, as well as government agencies, have
utilized IntraLinks' easy-to-use, cloud-based solutions. IntraLinks users can
accelerate information-intensive business processes and workflows, meet
regulatory and risk management requirements and collaborate with customers,
partners and counterparties in a secure, auditable and compliant manner.
IntraLinks counts 800 of the Fortune 1000 as users. For more information,
visit www.intralinks.com or blog.intralinks.com. You can also
follow IntraLinks on Twitter at twitter.com/intralinks and Facebook at
www.facebook.com/IntraLinks.
About Cloud Security Alliance
The Cloud Security Alliance is a not-for-profit organization with a
mission to promote the use of best practices for providing security assurance
within Cloud Computing, and to provide education on the uses of Cloud
Computing to help secure all other forms of computing. The Cloud Security
Alliance is led by a broad coalition of industry practitioners, corporations,
associations and other key stakeholders. For further information, the Cloud
Security Alliance Web site is www.cloudsecurityalliance.org.
Radley Moss, rmoss@intralinks.com, +1-917-885-6219
Radley Moss, rmoss at intralinks.com, +1-917-885-6219
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