Interoute, owner operator of Europe’s most advanced next-generation network and largest private cloud, today announced its membership of the Cloud Security Alliance (CSA). Interoute has long recognised the immense potential of cloud solutions, providing leading enterprises across the world with private cloud solutions that have the necessary security controls required to protect their critical data across all technology platforms.

“Enterprises trusting their data to cloud solutions providers need to demand the highest levels of security. The Cloud Security Alliance and Interoute share the same philosophy, which is to enable organisations to employ the benefits of cloud computing without having to worry about the security of their data,” said Joe Stevens, Chief Security and Risk Officer of Interoute. “Interoute is focused on securing the data of Europe’s enterprises in the cloud and our membership in the CSA reflects this commitment.”

The CSA is a member driven organisation that was formed to promote the use of best practices for providing security assurance within Cloud Computing, and provide education on the uses of Cloud Computing to help secure all other forms of computing. Interoute maintains rigorous security and compliance controls, deploying an integrated Enterprise Security Management System across its operations to protect all critical data held within its private pan-European cloud.

Jim Reavis, CEO of CSA, said: “We are delighted to have Interoute participate as a member of the Cloud Security Alliance. Cloud computing is becoming increasingly ubiquitous and security is a fundamental component for enterprises. CSA is focused on driving best practice for cloud solutions to demonstrate the necessary ‘trust’ assurances in the Cloud. Interoute’s participation, as one of the leading cloud solutions providers, supports CSA’s overall objective to demonstrate the benefits and commitment of service providers to secure critical data in the cloud.”

Interoute offers a comprehensive portfolio of security solutions including, DDoS protection, firewalls, Intrusion Protection and encryption Services, email filtering, and a Web application firewall (WAF). Interoute’s Enterprise Security Management System is based on the best practice management guidelines of the ISO 27001 accreditation, and has been awarded this certification across all of its operations and data centres.