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PUBLICATIONS

Cloud Computing Synopsis and Recommendations

Published

Author(s)

Mark L. Badger, Timothy Grance, Robert Patt-Corner, Jeffrey M. Voas

Abstract

This document reprises the NIST-established definition of cloud computing, describes cloud computing benefits and open issues, presents an overview of major classes of cloud technology, and provides guidelines and recommendations on how organizations should consider the relative opportunities and risks of cloud computing.
Citation
Special Publication (NIST SP) - 800-146
Report Number
800-146
NIST Pub Series
Special Publication (NIST SP)
Pub Type
NIST Pubs

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Keywords

cloud computing, computer security, virtualization
Information technology, Cloud computing and virtualization, Cybersecurity and privacy, Data and informatics and Networking

Citation

Badger, M. , Grance, T. , Patt-Corner, R. and Voas, J. (2012), Cloud Computing Synopsis and Recommendations, Special Publication (NIST SP), National Institute of Standards and Technology, Gaithersburg, MD, [online], https://doi.org/10.6028/NIST.SP.800-146 (Accessed October 20, 2025)

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Created May 29, 2012, Updated November 10, 2018
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