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1. NIST SP 500-292 Cloud Computing Reference Architecture · PDF page 7
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A fundamental reference point, based on the NIST definition of Cloud Computing, is needed to describe an overall framework that can be used governmentwide.
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A fundamental reference point, based on the NIST definition of Cloud Computing, is needed to describe an overall framework that can be used governmentwide.
2. NIST SP 500-292 Cloud Computing Reference Architecture · PDF page 7
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The guiding principles used to create the RA were 1) develop a vendor-neutral architecture that is consistent with the NIST definition and 2) develop a solution that does not stifle innovation by defining a prescribed technical solution.
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The guiding principles used to create the RA were 1) develop a vendor-neutral architecture that is consistent with the NIST definition and 2) develop a solution that does not stifle innovation by defining a prescribed technical solution.
3. NIST SP 500-292 Cloud Computing Reference Architecture · PDF page 7
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The resulting reference architecture and taxonomy for cloud computing was developed as an Actor/Role based model that lays out the central elements of cloud computing for Federal CIOs, Procurement Officials and IT Program Managers.
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The resulting reference architecture and taxonomy for cloud computing was developed as an Actor/Role based model that lays out the central elements of cloud computing for Federal CIOs, Procurement Officials and IT Program Managers.
4. NIST SP 500-292 Cloud Computing Reference Architecture · PDF page 7
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The cloudscape is open and diversified and the accompanying taxonomy provides a means to describe it in an unambiguous manner.
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The cloudscape is open and diversified and the accompanying taxonomy provides a means to describe it in an unambiguous manner.
5. NIST SP 500-292 Cloud Computing Reference Architecture · PDF page 8
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The NIST strategy is to build a USG Cloud Computing Technology Roadmap which focuses on the highest priority USG cloud computing security, interoperability and portability requirements, and to lead efforts to develop standards and guidelines in close consultation and collaboration with standards bodies, the private sector, and other stakeholders.
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The NIST strategy is to build a USG Cloud Computing Technology Roadmap which focuses on the highest priority USG cloud computing security, interoperability and portability requirements, and to lead efforts to develop standards and guidelines in close consultation and collaboration with standards bodies, the private sector, and other stakeholders.
6. NIST SP 500-292 Cloud Computing Reference Architecture · PDF page 8
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The NIST cloud computing program was formally launched in November 2010 to support the federal government effort to incorporate cloud computing as a replacement for, or enhancement to, traditional information system and application models where appropriate.
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The NIST cloud computing program was formally launched in November 2010 to support the federal government effort to incorporate cloud computing as a replacement for, or enhancement to, traditional information system and application models where appropriate.
7. NIST SP 500-292 Cloud Computing Reference Architecture · PDF page 8
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The NIST cloud computing program operates in coordination with other USG-wide cloud computing efforts (CIO Council/ISIMC, etc.) and is integrated with the Federal 25-point IT Management Reform Plan1 and Federal Cloud Computing Strategy2.
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The NIST cloud computing program operates in coordination with other USG-wide cloud computing efforts (CIO Council/ISIMC, etc.) and is integrated with the Federal 25-point IT Management Reform Plan1 and Federal Cloud Computing Strategy2.
8. NIST SP 500-292 Cloud Computing Reference Architecture · PDF page 8
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The NIST cloud computing definition [1] is widely accepted as a valuable contribution toward providing a clear understanding of cloud computing technologies and cloud services.
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The NIST cloud computing definition [1] is widely accepted as a valuable contribution toward providing a clear understanding of cloud computing technologies and cloud services.
9. NIST SP 500-292 Cloud Computing Reference Architecture · PDF page 9
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The necessary standards will also promote an even playing field among cloud service providers and give the cloud service consumers a number of different options in the marketplace and the confidence that their data and applications will operate on any cloud.
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The necessary standards will also promote an even playing field among cloud service providers and give the cloud service consumers a number of different options in the marketplace and the confidence that their data and applications will operate on any cloud.
10. NIST SP 500-292 Cloud Computing Reference Architecture · PDF page 9
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Standards for cloud computing are the overall goal of the NIST cloud computing program; the logical step to take after the formation of the NIST cloud computing definition is to create an intermediate reference point from where one can frame the rest of the discussion about cloud computing and begin to identify sections in the reference architecture in which standards are either required, useful or optional.
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Standards for cloud computing are the overall goal of the NIST cloud computing program; the logical step to take after the formation of the NIST cloud computing definition is to create an intermediate reference point from where one can frame the rest of the discussion about cloud computing and begin to identify sections in the reference architecture in which standards are either required, useful or optional.
11. NIST SP 500-292 Cloud Computing Reference Architecture · PDF page 9
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It is a generic high-level conceptual model that is an effective tool for discussing the requirements, structures, and operations of cloud computing.
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It is a generic high-level conceptual model that is an effective tool for discussing the requirements, structures, and operations of cloud computing.
12. NIST SP 500-292 Cloud Computing Reference Architecture · PDF page 9
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The remainder of this document is organized as follows: Section 2 presents the overview of the NIST cloud computing reference architecture, lists the major actors and discusses the interactions among the actors.
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The remainder of this document is organized as follows: Section 2 presents the overview of the NIST cloud computing reference architecture, lists the major actors and discusses the interactions among the actors.
13. NIST SP 500-292 Cloud Computing Reference Architecture · PDF page 10
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The diagram depicts a generic high-level architecture and is intended to facilitate the understanding of the requirements, uses, characteristics and standards of cloud computing.
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The diagram depicts a generic high-level architecture and is intended to facilitate the understanding of the requirements, uses, characteristics and standards of cloud computing.
14. NIST SP 500-292 Cloud Computing Reference Architecture · PDF page 10
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The general activities of the actors are discussed in the remainder of this section, while the details of the architectural elements are discussed in Section 3.
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The general activities of the actors are discussed in the remainder of this section, while the details of the architectural elements are discussed in Section 3.
15. NIST SP 500-292 Cloud Computing Reference Architecture · PDF page 11
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Actor Definition Cloud Consumer A person or organization that maintains a business relationship with, and uses service from, Cloud Providers.
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Actor Definition Cloud Consumer A person or organization that maintains a business relationship with, and uses service from, Cloud Providers.
16. NIST SP 500-292 Cloud Computing Reference Architecture · PDF page 11
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Cloud Auditor A party that can conduct independent assessment of cloud services, information system operations, performance and security of the cloud implementation.
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Cloud Auditor A party that can conduct independent assessment of cloud services, information system operations, performance and security of the cloud implementation.
17. NIST SP 500-292 Cloud Computing Reference Architecture · PDF page 11
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Cloud Broker An entity that manages the use, performance and delivery of cloud services, and negotiates relationships between Cloud Providers and Cloud Consumers.
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Cloud Broker An entity that manages the use, performance and delivery of cloud services, and negotiates relationships between Cloud Providers and Cloud Consumers.
18. NIST SP 500-292 Cloud Computing Reference Architecture · PDF page 11
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Cloud Carrier An intermediary that provides connectivity and transport of cloud services from Cloud Providers to Cloud Consumers.
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Cloud Carrier An intermediary that provides connectivity and transport of cloud services from Cloud Providers to Cloud Consumers.
19. NIST SP 500-292 Cloud Computing Reference Architecture · PDF page 12
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Example Usage Scenario 2: Cloud carriers provide the connectivity and transport of cloud services from cloud providers to cloud consumers.
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Example Usage Scenario 2: Cloud carriers provide the connectivity and transport of cloud services from cloud providers to cloud consumers.
20. NIST SP 500-292 Cloud Computing Reference Architecture · PDF page 12
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A cloud provider arranges service level agreements (SLAs) with a cloud carrier and may request dedicated and encrypted connections to ensure the cloud services are consumed at a consistent level according to the contractual obligations with the cloud consumers.
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A cloud provider arranges service level agreements (SLAs) with a cloud carrier and may request dedicated and encrypted connections to ensure the cloud services are consumed at a consistent level according to the contractual obligations with the cloud consumers.
21. NIST SP 500-292 Cloud Computing Reference Architecture · PDF page 12
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In this case, the provider may specify its requirements on capability, flexibility and functionality in SLA2 in order to provide essential requirements in SLA1.
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In this case, the provider may specify its requirements on capability, flexibility and functionality in SLA2 in order to provide essential requirements in SLA1.
22. NIST SP 500-292 Cloud Computing Reference Architecture · PDF page 12
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Typically a cloud provider‟s pricing policy and SLAs are non-negotiable, unless the customer expects heavy usage and might be able to negotiate for better contracts. [2].
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Typically a cloud provider‟s pricing policy and SLAs are non-negotiable, unless the customer expects heavy usage and might be able to negotiate for better contracts. [2].
23. NIST SP 500-292 Cloud Computing Reference Architecture · PDF page 13
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The consumers of SaaS can be organizations that provide their members with access to software applications, end users who directly use software applications, or software application administrators who configure applications for end users.
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The consumers of SaaS can be organizations that provide their members with access to software applications, end users who directly use software applications, or software application administrators who configure applications for end users.
24. NIST SP 500-292 Cloud Computing Reference Architecture · PDF page 13
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SaaS consumers can be billed based on the number of end users, the time of use, the network bandwidth consumed, the amount of data stored or duration of stored data.
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SaaS consumers can be billed based on the number of end users, the time of use, the network bandwidth consumed, the amount of data stored or duration of stored data.
25. NIST SP 500-292 Cloud Computing Reference Architecture · PDF page 13
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Cloud consumers of PaaS can employ the tools and execution resources provided by cloud providers to develop, test, deploy and manage the applications hosted in a cloud environment.
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Cloud consumers of PaaS can employ the tools and execution resources provided by cloud providers to develop, test, deploy and manage the applications hosted in a cloud environment.
26. NIST SP 500-292 Cloud Computing Reference Architecture · PDF page 13
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PaaS consumers can be application developers who design and implement application software, application testers who run and test applications in cloud-based environments, application deployers who publish applications into the cloud, and application administrators who configure and monitor application performance on a platform.
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PaaS consumers can be application developers who design and implement application software, application testers who run and test applications in cloud-based environments, application deployers who publish applications into the cloud, and application administrators who configure and monitor application performance on a platform.
27. NIST SP 500-292 Cloud Computing Reference Architecture · PDF page 14
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A cloud provider is a person, an organization; it is the entity responsible for making a service available to interested parties.
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A cloud provider is a person, an organization; it is the entity responsible for making a service available to interested parties.
28. NIST SP 500-292 Cloud Computing Reference Architecture · PDF page 14
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A Cloud Provider acquires and manages the computing infrastructure required for providing the services, runs the cloud software that provides the services, and makes arrangement to deliver the cloud services to the Cloud Consumers through network access.
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A Cloud Provider acquires and manages the computing infrastructure required for providing the services, runs the cloud software that provides the services, and makes arrangement to deliver the cloud services to the Cloud Consumers through network access.
29. NIST SP 500-292 Cloud Computing Reference Architecture · PDF page 14
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For Software as a Service, the cloud provider deploys, configures, maintains and updates the operation of the software applications on a cloud infrastructure so that the services are provisioned at the expected service levels to cloud consumers.
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For Software as a Service, the cloud provider deploys, configures, maintains and updates the operation of the software applications on a cloud infrastructure so that the services are provisioned at the expected service levels to cloud consumers.
30. NIST SP 500-292 Cloud Computing Reference Architecture · PDF page 14
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The provider of SaaS assumes most of the responsibilities in managing and controlling the applications and the infrastructure, while the cloud consumers have limited administrative control of the applications.
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The provider of SaaS assumes most of the responsibilities in managing and controlling the applications and the infrastructure, while the cloud consumers have limited administrative control of the applications.
31. NIST SP 500-292 Cloud Computing Reference Architecture · PDF page 15
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Auditing is especially important for federal agencies as “agencies should include a contractual clause enabling third parties to assess security controls of cloud providers” [4] (by Vivek Kundra, Federal Cloud Computing Strategy, Feb.
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Auditing is especially important for federal agencies as “agencies should include a contractual clause enabling third parties to assess security controls of cloud providers” [4] (by Vivek Kundra, Federal Cloud Computing Strategy, Feb.
32. NIST SP 500-292 Cloud Computing Reference Architecture · PDF page 15
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Security controls [3] are the management, operational, and technical safeguards or countermeasures employed within an organizational information system to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system and its information.
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Security controls [3] are the management, operational, and technical safeguards or countermeasures employed within an organizational information system to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system and its information.
33. NIST SP 500-292 Cloud Computing Reference Architecture · PDF page 15
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A privacy impact audit can help Federal agencies comply with applicable privacy laws and regulations governing an individual‟s privacy, and to ensure confidentiality, integrity, and availability of an individual‟s personal information at every stage of development and operation [5].
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A privacy impact audit can help Federal agencies comply with applicable privacy laws and regulations governing an individual‟s privacy, and to ensure confidentiality, integrity, and availability of an individual‟s personal information at every stage of development and operation [5].
34. NIST SP 500-292 Cloud Computing Reference Architecture · PDF page 15
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In general, a cloud broker can provide services in three categories [9]: Service Intermediation: A cloud broker enhances a given service by improving some specific capability and providing value-added services to cloud consumers.
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In general, a cloud broker can provide services in three categories [9]: Service Intermediation: A cloud broker enhances a given service by improving some specific capability and providing value-added services to cloud consumers.
35. NIST SP 500-292 Cloud Computing Reference Architecture · PDF page 16
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The distribution of cloud services is normally provided by network and telecommunication carriers or a transport agent [8], where a transport agent refers to a business organization that provides physical transport of storage media such as high-capacity hard drives.
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The distribution of cloud services is normally provided by network and telecommunication carriers or a transport agent [8], where a transport agent refers to a business organization that provides physical transport of storage media such as high-capacity hard drives.
36. NIST SP 500-292 Cloud Computing Reference Architecture · PDF page 16
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Note that a cloud provider will set up SLAs with a cloud carrier to provide services consistent with the level of SLAs offered to cloud consumers, and may require the cloud carrier to provide dedicated and secure connections between cloud consumers and cloud providers.
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Note that a cloud provider will set up SLAs with a cloud carrier to provide services consistent with the level of SLAs offered to cloud consumers, and may require the cloud carrier to provide dedicated and secure connections between cloud consumers and cloud providers.
37. NIST SP 500-292 Cloud Computing Reference Architecture · PDF page 16
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The applications are used by SaaS consumers, or installed/managed/ maintained by PaaS consumers, IaaS consumers, and SaaS providers.
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The applications are used by SaaS consumers, or installed/managed/ maintained by PaaS consumers, IaaS consumers, and SaaS providers.
38. NIST SP 500-292 Cloud Computing Reference Architecture · PDF page 16
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The middleware layer provides software building blocks (e.g., libraries, database, and Java virtual machine) for developing application software in the cloud.
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The middleware layer provides software building blocks (e.g., libraries, database, and Java virtual machine) for developing application software in the cloud.
39. NIST SP 500-292 Cloud Computing Reference Architecture · PDF page 17
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As identified in the NIST cloud computing definition [1], a cloud infrastructure may be operated in one of the following deployment models: public cloud, private cloud, community cloud, or hybrid cloud.
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As identified in the NIST cloud computing definition [1], a cloud infrastructure may be operated in one of the following deployment models: public cloud, private cloud, community cloud, or hybrid cloud.
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It may be managed either by the Cloud Consumer organization or by a third party, and may be hosted on the organization‟s premises (i.e. on-site private clouds) or outsourced to a hosting company (i.e. outsourced private clouds).
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It may be managed either by the Cloud Consumer organization or by a third party, and may be hosted on the organization‟s premises (i.e. on-site private clouds) or outsourced to a hosting company (i.e. outsourced private clouds).
41. NIST SP 500-292 Cloud Computing Reference Architecture · PDF page 18
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Similar to private clouds, a community cloud may be managed by the organizations or by a third party, and may be implemented on customer premise (i.e. on-site community cloud) or outsourced to a hosting company (i.e. outsourced community cloud).
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Similar to private clouds, a community cloud may be managed by the organizations or by a third party, and may be implemented on customer premise (i.e. on-site community cloud) or outsourced to a hosting company (i.e. outsourced community cloud).
42. NIST SP 500-292 Cloud Computing Reference Architecture · PDF page 18
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A cloud consumer can access the local cloud resources, and also the resources of other participating organizations through the connections between the associated organizations.
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A cloud consumer can access the local cloud resources, and also the resources of other participating organizations through the connections between the associated organizations.
43. NIST SP 500-292 Cloud Computing Reference Architecture · PDF page 19
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Service Orchestration refers to the composition of system components to support the Cloud Providers activities in arrangement, coordination and management of computing resources in order to provide cloud services to Cloud Consumers.
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Service Orchestration refers to the composition of system components to support the Cloud Providers activities in arrangement, coordination and management of computing resources in order to provide cloud services to Cloud Consumers.
44. NIST SP 500-292 Cloud Computing Reference Architecture · PDF page 20
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It is possible, though not necessary, that SaaS applications can be built on top of PaaS components and PaaS components can be built on top of IaaS components.
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It is possible, though not necessary, that SaaS applications can be built on top of PaaS components and PaaS components can be built on top of IaaS components.
45. NIST SP 500-292 Cloud Computing Reference Architecture · PDF page 20
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The optional dependency relationships among SaaS, PaaS, and IaaS components are represented graphically as components stacking on each other; while the angling of the components represents that each of the service component can stand by itself.
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The optional dependency relationships among SaaS, PaaS, and IaaS components are represented graphically as components stacking on each other; while the angling of the components represents that each of the service component can stand by itself.
46. NIST SP 500-292 Cloud Computing Reference Architecture · PDF page 20
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For example, a SaaS application can be implemented and hosted on virtual machines from an IaaS cloud or it can be implemented directly on top of cloud resources without using IaaS virtual machines.
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For example, a SaaS application can be implemented and hosted on virtual machines from an IaaS cloud or it can be implemented directly on top of cloud resources without using IaaS virtual machines.
47. NIST SP 500-292 Cloud Computing Reference Architecture · PDF page 20
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This layer contains the system components that Cloud Providers use to provide and manage access to the physical computing resources through software abstraction.
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This layer contains the system components that Cloud Providers use to provide and manage access to the physical computing resources through software abstraction.
48. NIST SP 500-292 Cloud Computing Reference Architecture · PDF page 21
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The resource abstraction and control layer exposes virtual cloud resources on top of the physical resource layer and supports the service layer where cloud services interfaces are exposed to Cloud Consumers, while Cloud Consumers do not have direct access to the physical resources.
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The resource abstraction and control layer exposes virtual cloud resources on top of the physical resource layer and supports the service layer where cloud services interfaces are exposed to Cloud Consumers, while Cloud Consumers do not have direct access to the physical resources.
49. NIST SP 500-292 Cloud Computing Reference Architecture · PDF page 21
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Cloud Service Management includes all of the service-related functions that are necessary for the management and operation of those services required by or proposed to cloud consumers.
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Cloud Service Management includes all of the service-related functions that are necessary for the management and operation of those services required by or proposed to cloud consumers.
50. NIST SP 500-292 Cloud Computing Reference Architecture · PDF page 22
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Pricing and Rating: Evaluate cloud services and determine prices, handle promotions and pricing rules based on a user's profile, etc.
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Pricing and Rating: Evaluate cloud services and determine prices, handle promotions and pricing rules based on a user's profile, etc.
51. NIST SP 500-292 Cloud Computing Reference Architecture · PDF page 22
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Monitoring and Reporting: Discovering and monitoring virtual resources, monitoring cloud operations and events and generating performance reports.
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Monitoring and Reporting: Discovering and monitoring virtual resources, monitoring cloud operations and events and generating performance reports.
52. NIST SP 500-292 Cloud Computing Reference Architecture · PDF page 22
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Cloud providers should provide mechanisms to support data portability, service interoperability, and system portability [8].
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Cloud providers should provide mechanisms to support data portability, service interoperability, and system portability [8].
53. NIST SP 500-292 Cloud Computing Reference Architecture · PDF page 22
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It should be noted that various cloud service models may have different requirements in related with portability and interoperability [35].
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It should be noted that various cloud service models may have different requirements in related with portability and interoperability [35].
54. NIST SP 500-292 Cloud Computing Reference Architecture · PDF page 23
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While these security requirements are not new, we discuss cloud specific perspectives to help discuss, analyze and implement security in a cloud system.
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While these security requirements are not new, we discuss cloud specific perspectives to help discuss, analyze and implement security in a cloud system.
55. NIST SP 500-292 Cloud Computing Reference Architecture · PDF page 23
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Hence, it is important to consider the impact of cloud service models and their different issues in security design and implementation.
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Hence, it is important to consider the impact of cloud service models and their different issues in security design and implementation.
56. NIST SP 500-292 Cloud Computing Reference Architecture · PDF page 23
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Another way to analyze the security impact of cloud deployment models is to use the concept of access boundaries as shown in [2].
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Another way to analyze the security impact of cloud deployment models is to use the concept of access boundaries as shown in [2].
57. NIST SP 500-292 Cloud Computing Reference Architecture · PDF page 23
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As discussed in Section 2.7, the Cloud Provider and the Cloud Consumer have differing degrees of control over the computing resources in a cloud system.
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As discussed in Section 2.7, the Cloud Provider and the Cloud Consumer have differing degrees of control over the computing resources in a cloud system.
58. NIST SP 500-292 Cloud Computing Reference Architecture · PDF page 24
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Cloud providers should protect the assured, proper, and consistent collection, processing, communication, use and disposition of personal information (PI) and personally identifiable information (PII) in the cloud [14].
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Cloud providers should protect the assured, proper, and consistent collection, processing, communication, use and disposition of personal information (PI) and personally identifiable information (PII) in the cloud [14].
59. NIST SP 500-292 Cloud Computing Reference Architecture · PDF page 24
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According to the Federal CIO Council [5], one of the Federal government‟s key business imperatives is to ensure the privacy of the collected personally identifiable information.
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According to the Federal CIO Council [5], one of the Federal government‟s key business imperatives is to ensure the privacy of the collected personally identifiable information.
60. NIST SP 500-292 Cloud Computing Reference Architecture · PDF page 24
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PII is the information that can be used to distinguish or trace an individual‟s identity, such as their name, social security number, biometric records, etc. alone, or when combined with other personal or identifying information that is linked or linkable to a specific individual, such as date and place of birth, mother‟s maiden name, etc [6].
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PII is the information that can be used to distinguish or trace an individual‟s identity, such as their name, social security number, biometric records, etc. alone, or when combined with other personal or identifying information that is linked or linkable to a specific individual, such as date and place of birth, mother‟s maiden name, etc [6].
61. NIST SP 500-292 Cloud Computing Reference Architecture · PDF page 24
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Though cloud computing provides a flexible solution for shared resources, software and information, it also poses additional privacy challenges to consumers using the clouds.
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Though cloud computing provides a flexible solution for shared resources, software and information, it also poses additional privacy challenges to consumers using the clouds.
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Taxonomy is the science of categorization, or classification, of things based on a predefined system [22].
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Taxonomy is the science of categorization, or classification, of things based on a predefined system [22].
63. NIST SP 500-292 Cloud Computing Reference Architecture · PDF page 25
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Level 3: Component, which refer to the specific processes, actions, or tasks that must be performed to meet the objective of a specific activity.
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Level 3: Component, which refer to the specific processes, actions, or tasks that must be performed to meet the objective of a specific activity.
64. NIST SP 500-292 Cloud Computing Reference Architecture · PDF page 27
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Security – Refers to information security. „information security‟ means protecting information and information systems from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, disruption, modification, or destruction in order to provide: (A) integrity, which means guarding against improper information modification or destruction, and includes ensuring information nonrepudiation and authenticity; (B) confidentiality, which means preserving authorized restrictions on access and disclosure, including means for protecting personal privacy and proprietary information; (C) availability, which means ensuring timely and reliable access to and use of information.
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Security – Refers to information security. „information security‟ means protecting information and information systems from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, disruption, modification, or destruction in order to provide: (A) integrity, which means guarding against improper information modification or destruction, and includes ensuring information nonrepudiation and authenticity; (B) confidentiality, which means preserving authorized restrictions on access and disclosure, including means for protecting personal privacy and proprietary information; (C) availability, which means ensuring timely and reliable access to and use of information.
65. NIST SP 500-292 Cloud Computing Reference Architecture · PDF page 28
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The consumer does not manage or control the underlying cloud infrastructure including network, servers, operating systems, storage, or even individual application capabilities, with the possible exception of limited user-specific application configuration settings.
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The consumer does not manage or control the underlying cloud infrastructure including network, servers, operating systems, storage, or even individual application capabilities, with the possible exception of limited user-specific application configuration settings.
66. NIST SP 500-292 Cloud Computing Reference Architecture · PDF page 28
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The consumer does not manage or control the underlying cloud infrastructure including network, servers, operating systems, or storage, but has control over the deployed applications and possibly application hosting environment configurations.
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The exact quoted statement occurred in the named official PDF fetched on 2026-08-11, and the complete PDF matched the recorded SHA-256.
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The consumer does not manage or control the underlying cloud infrastructure including network, servers, operating systems, or storage, but has control over the deployed applications and possibly application hosting environment configurations.
67. NIST SP 500-292 Cloud Computing Reference Architecture · PDF page 28
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The consumer does not manage or control the underlying cloud infrastructure but has control over operating systems, storage, deployed applications, and possibly limited control of select networking components (e.g., host firewalls).
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The exact quoted statement occurred in the named official PDF fetched on 2026-08-11, and the complete PDF matched the recorded SHA-256.
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The consumer does not manage or control the underlying cloud infrastructure but has control over operating systems, storage, deployed applications, and possibly limited control of select networking components (e.g., host firewalls).
68. NIST SP 500-292 Cloud Computing Reference Architecture · PDF page 28
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It will ensure that data is modeled across all component services and integrated as well as ensuring the movement and security of data between the service consumer and multiple providers.
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It will ensure that data is modeled across all component services and integrated as well as ensuring the movement and security of data between the service consumer and multiple providers.
69. NIST SP 500-292 Cloud Computing Reference Architecture · PDF page 29
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It may be managed by the organizations or a third party and may exist on premise or off premise.
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It may be managed by the organizations or a third party and may exist on premise or off premise.
70. NIST SP 500-292 Cloud Computing Reference Architecture · PDF page 29
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A Mobile Endpoint may use multiple methods and protocols to connect to cloud services and applications.
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A Mobile Endpoint may use multiple methods and protocols to connect to cloud services and applications.