Key Cloud Service Contractual Documents

Due to the important and critical role that the cloud has for organizations, you must properly evaluate your CSP with a high level of due diligence. The right CSP can provide flexible and scalable solutions for businesses of all sizes; the wrong one could cause headaches and potential security risks. To evaluate a CSP effectively, there are several factors to consider. They are as follows:

• Firstly, you should know your business needs and ensure that the CSP can meet them
• After finding the right CSP that meets your needs, you need to review the contractual documents that make up the CSP’s agreement
• You must review the CSA, AUP, and SLA because these are instrumental in selecting which CSP you will ultimately partner with
• You should not consider cost as the only determining factor here

With these legal documents, the cloud provider and the customer set expectations for service quality, security, and usage, defining...