Espion enhances its Cloud Assurance credentials

Enabling organisations to leverage the cloud securely by assessing, mitigating and managing the risks associated with cloud-based services, Espion boasts advanced specialist expertise spanning: Cloud Risk Assessment; Cloud Assurance Testing and Audit; Cloud Incident Response; Secure Cloud Design, Intelligent Cloud Migration and Accredited Training.

In becoming a corporate member, Espion joins an elite group of companies, including Accenture, Deloitte, Fortinet, KPMG, Qualys, SafeNet, Skyhigh and Veracode who understand the key trends in cloud computing and the importance of cloud security. Espion’s membership will provide an additional layer of assurance to its clients and will enhance its core competencies.

Commenting on the membership, Espion’s head of Cloud Assurance, Ross Spelman, says: “Cloud computing has introduced a number of security threats and as a result, the scope of management required to maintain the privacy, integrity, reliability and compliance of an organisations information is enormous.

The CSA is at the forefront in assisting companies in preparing to migrate data/applications securely to the cloud. Applying their insights and tools with our own expertise will engender confidence among clients who trust Espion to ensure their critical information is safe in the cloud.”

Jim Reavis, executive director and co-founder of the CSA, says: "We are delighted to welcome Espion to the Cloud Security Alliance. In addition to having highly qualified and experienced teams, adherence to internationally recognised standards (ISO 9001 and ISO 27001), Espion’s R&D division is an active participant in EU information security research."