Managing Risk in Moving to the Cloud: Lessons from the Internet2 NET+ Program

Internet2's NET+ program has been engaging universities and cloud services providers in understanding and mitigating risks universities face in moving to the cloud. This panel will address risk mitigation approaches developed by dozens of technical and contractual experts from higher education institutions and cloud service providers participating in the program.

OUTCOMES: Understand the key risk factors to consider in moving to the cloud * Learn about proven approaches that help mitigate risk, both internally and with cloud service providers * Discover how to participate in the "community cloud" process of the Internet2 NET+ program