Cloud Computing: Private Sector Leading Practices, Cybersecurity, and Workforce Development , March , 2025
Cloud Computing: Private Sector Leading Practices, Cybersecurity, and Workforce Development , March , 2025
From the report: "Eighteen private sector companies surveyed by GAO reported using the majority of 19 leading practices across three management areas—acquisition, cybersecurity, and workforce development—when adopting and implementing cloud computing solutions. Subject matter experts from academia agreed these are leading practices for cloud adoption, and the majority of companies found them very or extremely important for an effective cloud adoption strategy.
Examples of leading practices reported by private sector companies included:
• Acquisition: Companies reported using 7 leading practices, including defining the business case for the cloud adoption, negotiating clear terms and agreements, and assessing service performance against expectations.
• Cybersecurity: Companies reported using 6 leading practices, including implementing incident response procedures, establishing continuous monitoring, and clarifying cloud security responsibilities.
• Workforce Development: Companies reported using 6 leading practices, including identifying skill gaps, retaining and recruiting staff, and shifting internal culture."
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