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Cloud trust assumptions outdated amid geopolitical risks, expert warns

Kevin Dominik Korte argues that traditional assumptions about cloud service security and trustworthiness are no longer valid due to geopolitical shifts and the complex, interconnected nature of IT infrastructure. He emphasizes that organizations must move from assuming vendor security to actively verifying control and understanding operational boundaries, especially concerning data sovereignty. Korte advocates for a dynamic, verifiable trust model and strategic vendor diversification, including hybrid and multi-cloud approaches, to maintain essential control and resilience. AI

IMPACT Highlights the need for transparency and control in IT infrastructure, which is crucial for the secure and reliable deployment of AI systems.

RANK_REASON Opinion piece by an named expert on IT strategy.

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Cloud trust assumptions outdated amid geopolitical risks, expert warns

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