Identifying the security risks associated with governmental use of cloud computing

Cloud computing, which refers to an emerging computing model where machines in large data centers can be used to deliver services in a scalable manner, has become popular for corporations in need of inexpensive, large scale computing. Recently, the United States government has begun to utilize cloud computing architectures, platforms, and applications to deliver services and meet the needs of their constituents. Surrounding the use of cloud computing are many risks that can have major impacts on the information and services supported by this technology. This paper discusses the current use of cloud computing in government, and the risks–tangible and intangible–associated with its use. Examining specific cases of government cloud computing, this paper explores the level of understanding of the risks by the departments and agencies that implement this technology. This paper argues that a defined risk management program focused on cloud computing is an essential part of the government IT environment.     

Assessing information security risks in the cloud: A case study of Australian local government authorities

Cloud computing enables cost-effective and scalable growth of IT services that can enhance government services. Despite the Australian Federal Government's ‘cloud-first’ strategy and policies, and the Queensland State Government's ‘digital-first’ strategy, cloud services adoption at local government level has been limited—largely due to data security concerns. We reviewed the ISO 27002 Information Security standard with extant literature and found that operational security, individual awareness and compliance matters pose more significant government challenges than the often-highlighted technical and process-oriented cloud security requirements. This study identifies and explores the critical factors associated with information security requirements of cloud services within the Australian regional local government context. We conducted 21 field interviews with IT managers, and surveyed 480 IT staff from Australia's 47 regional local governments. We propose a conceptual cloud computing security requirements model with four components – data security; risk assessment; legal & compliance requirements; and business & technical requirements – in order to promote a balanced view on cloud security for governments. Using this model, governments can work together to demand uniform security requirements for adopting cloud services.     

电子政务研究的国际进展与分布格局——基于Web of Science论文的计量分析

以2000～2009年间Web of Science数据库收录的1542篇电子政务研究领域的论文为研究对象,采取文献计量学的方法,对论文的年度、期刊、国家/地区、语种、研究机构、作者、关键词以及学科分布及其影响等方面进行分析,从定量和定性的角度揭示国际上电子政务的研究热点、分布格局和发展趋势,以期加深我国对国际电子政务研究的了解,进而为提高我国电子政务研究的步伐提供可借鉴的参考。     

基于云计算的区域电子健康档案服务系统研究

随着我国医疗科技水平的快速发展及国家对区域电子健康档案的高度重视,建设以区域为中心的电子健康档案服务系统是我国卫生领域实现信息化的迫切需要和必然选择。本文从业务需求和技术需求角度对基于云计算的区域电子健康档案系统的优势进行了详细的分析。     

云计算在中小型公共图书馆中的应用探讨

云计算作为一种新兴技术,深刻地影响未来互联网的运作和服务模式。中小型公共图书馆应用云计算可降低图书馆数字化建设中的软硬件成本投入,确保中小型公共图书馆自动化管理系统的可靠运行。在介绍云计算基本含义及其特点的基础上,探讨云计算在中小型公共图书馆的应用。     

政府电子文件归档预接收模块研究

政府电子文件归档中,预接收活动主要开展涉及政府归档电子文件的结构、背景及其内在关联的知识组织,是保证电子文件元数据高质量组织的关键环节。参照国内外政府电子文件接收实践,本文设计了通用政府电子文件预接收模块GPM,并深入分析了其业务流程、功能,及其应用中的参考依据、职能分工,应用说明、更新。     

RMSCloud与科技文献云服务

在对云计算相关功能定义进行研究和分析的基础上,针对科技文献的云服务需求结合云计算的相关应 用,介绍RMSCloud的相关核心技术及特点。最后基于RMSCloud对科技文献云服务应用的集成系统架构进行阐述     

云计算环境下的公共电子阅览室建设

文章从我国公共电子阅览室的现状问题出发,提出了利用云计算技术建立城市公共电子阅览室集群的思路,论述了利用云计算环境下公共电子阅览室集群管理的总体架构、技术支撑和组网方式等关键问题,并以东莞为例提出了快速建设城市公共电子阅览室集群的模式和实现路径,以期为正在快速发展的我国公共电子阅览室建设提供参考和案例。     

Schoolmen and Humanists

ABSTRACT

This article, the first of two on electronic text and electronic text centers, looks at the period from the end of World War II to the late Eighties. It is a survey of the early history of working with electronic texts and a number of major initiatives, projects and standards are discussed. The author argues that electronic texts can only be understood in the wider context of humanities computing which during this period mistakenly modeled itself after work done in the pure and social sciences. Such an emphasis was based on a limited view of the computer and has now been largely superseded by developments in technology more propitious to humanistic endeavor.     

云计算环境下高校电子文件一体化管理研究

诠释高校电子文件一体化管理之内涵,针对目前高校电子文件一体化管理之现状,利用SWOT战略分析法对高校电子文件一体化管理应用云计算进行综合评估,提出云计算环境下电子文件一体化管理顶层设计思想,构建基于电子校务云的一体化管理模型。从管理标准、技术规范、业务重组等方面加强电子文件一体化管理,使电子文件在生命周期中始终处于云端同步,为用户提供一站式服务。     

基于云计算的图书馆信息资源共享系统架构研究

对云计算的概念、特点和分类进行了介绍,并且分析了云计算技术对图书馆信息资源共享系统带来的影响,在此基础之上设计了基于云计算的图书馆信息资源共享系统的架构模型。     

数字图书馆云分布式存储架构模式与策略研究

文章首先分析了云存储系统架构模式、可靠性、有效性、完整性及存储系统的可扩展性,并提出了一种基于云计算环境下数字图书馆安全、有效的云存储架构,该存储架构具有良好的可扩展性、容错性和较高存储性能。     

面向读者需求的数字图书馆云服务平台构建研究

文章首先对云计算环境下数字图书馆云服务平台的基础框架、云服务架构、云服务方式以及平台建设中可能存在的主要问题进行了描述。然后对数字图书馆云服务平台服务流程、平台标准和规范、平台体系架构、运行机制、平台服务和运行模式、平台操作机制进行了研究,并提出了云计算环境下数字图书馆云服务平台的建设方案。     

Conceptualizing hybrid model for influencing intention to adopt cloud computing in North-Eastern Nigerian academic libraries

The understanding of cloud computing adoption in academic libraries in North-Eastern Nigeria is still unclear. Therefore, this research combines two technology adoption theories of technology-organizational-environmental and diffusion of innovation (TOE-DOI) theories to identify the influencing factors and develop a model for the adoption of cloud computing in academic libraries. A quantitative technique using survey design was adopted and previously used scales were adapted and formulated structured questionnaires. The study population comprises decision-makers from North-Eastern Nigerian academic libraries and purposive sampling was used in selecting 212 sample respondents where 192 were found usable. Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) and Partial Least Square–Structured Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) was used for analyzing the data. Findings revealed that all the independent variables (relative advantage, compatibility, technophobia, government regulations and competitive pressure) were significant factors in the adoption of cloud computing in academic libraries. In contrast, the moderating variable (perceived trust) was found to be insignificant in all the relationships. Based on this finding, it is recommended that the significant factors should be given serious attention when deciding to adopt cloud computing by academic libraries. The moderating variable should be tested in future studies to ascertain its effect in that context.     

建构图书馆的“云”时代

介绍云计算基本原理和应用实例,论述云计算给图书馆发展提供的机遇,从技术角度设计图书馆云计算应用的模型结构,探讨图书馆云计算的应用方向及云平台的建设,阐述图书馆云计算技术开发方面存在的瓶颈,指出图书馆应该充分利用云计算技术,在现实的基础上架构图书馆资源共享和图书馆大联盟,最终进入图书馆云时代。     

云计算环境下的图书馆联盟系统监控平台的设计与实现

通过分析图书馆联盟系统在选择云计算模式时面临的趋势和挑战以及目前国内外学者在云计算监控管理方面的研究成果,设计基于B/S和C/S混合架构的云计算资源监控平台,同时结合第三方插件和类库,从目标主机采集数据并进行分析,以图和列表的形式展现资源的使用情况,方便管理员对云计算资源进行及时调整,实现对联盟系统及其资源的监控管理,从而保证图书馆联盟系统的运转安全。     

基于云计算环境下电子文件的动态发展研究

近年来,我国的电子文件发展呈现繁荣上升的趋势,在不断发展的同时,也要随着大环境的变迁而改变。云计算的出现与应用给电子文件带来了新的机遇与挑战,使得电子文件呈现动态发展。在这个发展过程中,电子文件的数据连续性、单套制的转变以及安全问题是本文论述的中心。电子文件自身的变化也非常明显,如何适应云计算大环境下电子文件发展的方向并作出相应的改进与创新,是未来电子文件的发展需要思考的问题。     

Cloud computing basics for librarians

"Cloud computing" is the name for the recent trend of moving software and computing resources to an online, shared-service model. This article briefly defines cloud computing, discusses different models, explores the advantages and disadvantages, and describes some of the ways cloud computing can be used in libraries. Examples of cloud services are included at the end of the article.     

Cloud Computing Basics for Librarians

“Cloud computing” is the name for the recent trend of moving software and computing resources to an online, shared-service model. This article briefly defines cloud computing, discusses different models, explores the advantages and disadvantages, and describes some of the ways cloud computing can be used in libraries. Examples of cloud services are included at the end of the article.     

A context-based integrative framework for e-government initiatives

The recent advances in the Internet technology have propelled the development of related applications in electronic communications and transactions, including electronic commerce and electronic government (e-government). There has been a proliferation of e-government initiatives worldwide undertaken under different forms of government, socioeconomic settings, and technological conditions. Nonetheless, the relationship between an e-government initiative and its context has not received adequate attention in the e-government literature. This paper provides an organizing framework that maps the core values (goals) of e-government to two fundamental factors; namely, the degree of e-government readiness and the level of democratization. The framework addresses the importance of the relationship between the context within which e-government initiatives are undertaken and the goals of those initiatives. From a conceptual perspective, this framework underscores the pivotal importance of the context of an e-government initiative in influencing the goals of this initiative. From a practical viewpoint, the framework provides a roadmap for policy makers to formulate policy goals of e-government initiatives commensurate with their respective environments.