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 Task Group Leadership

 

Chair:
Habib Nasibdar, USmax Corporation
Tel: 202-412-8255
habib.nasibdar@usmax.com

Cloud Computing Cross-SIG Task Group 

 About the Cloud Computing Cross-SIG Task Group

At the request of the Federal Cloud Computing Working Group, ACT-IAC recently created a Cloud Computing Task Group to coordinate and facilitate Cloud Computing related activities across its various Shared Interest Groups (SIGs).

The agenda for the ACT-IAC Cloud Computing Task Group is to:

  • Coordinate Cross SIG related activities on Cloud Computing
  • Reduce duplicity of efforts across SIGs and to promote cross pollination of ideas and activities
  • Align the efforts of the SIGs on Cloud Computing with the needs and requirements of federal government
  • Provide a mechanism and platform for SIGs to collaborate and communicate effectively on the topic of Cloud Computing  

To support its agenda, the task group has created a collaborative shared space on ACT-IAC website. The goal is to drive dialogue about challenges related to applying Cloud Computing in the U.S. federal government environment, and point to intellectual content that addresses those challenges. All ACT-IAC members that are registered to use the website can participate to share and discuss ideas, vision, issues, papers and upcoming events and new developments on Cloud Computing.

In addition to the shared workspace, the ACT-IAC Cross-SIG Cloud Computing Task Group conducts its weekly conference call on the first Monday of every month from 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM. Please see below for conference bridge details.  

Conference Call Details: 1-303-218-2664; ID 759 153 6404#

All ACT-IAC members are encouraged to participate. If you have any questions or concerns please contact the Task Group Chair – Habib Nasibdar at habib.nasibdar@usmax.com, or John Shaw at jshaw@actgov.org.

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 Identity Management Working Group

On December 9, 2010 the US Chief Information Officer Vivek Kundra released a "25 Point Implementation Plan to Reform Federal Information Technology Management". Many of the points in this plan are consistent with recommendations previously made by ACT-IAC. One of these recommendations, and a major priority in the Administration’s plan, is shift to a “Cloud First Policy”. 

ACT-IAC is working closely with the General Services Administration (GSA) on the Federal Cloud Computing Initiative (FCCI) to provide advice for challenges that surround Cloud Computing adoption within the Federal Government. Most recently the ACT-IAC Cross-SIG Cloud Computing Task Group was engaged by GSA and a working group was formed to develop a paper that provides an industry perspective on the security risks and unique challenges to cloud computing.

GSA is seeking assistance to address the challenges associated with cloud computing and identity management. The Cross-SIG Cloud Computing Task Group is currently seeking volunteers to create a white paper that will:

·         Address major concerns related to identity management within the cloud ecosystem

·         Provide standard technical and functional considerations as a guide/checklist that agencies can utilize

·         Provide a functional overview to CXOs and system managers on cloud computing in the context of identity management

The overall scope of the identity management white paper is not finalized; we will refine and focus the scope over the coming weeks. This project is expected to take 3-4 months to complete.  

The Cloud Computing Identity Management Working Group chaired by Michael Donovan is currently seeking nominations for a vice chair as well as volunteers. If you are interested in participating please click here and provide your contact information and a brief explanation of why you are interested in participating. The deadline to submit nominations is COB Friday, May 20.

If you have any further questions regarding this initiative, please contact Cross-SIG Cloud Computing Task Group Lead Habib Nasibdar, or ACT-IAC SIG Director John Shaw.

 Cloud Computing Resources

 Quick Links

  Interior's National Business Center Cloud Computing Strategy
  WFED Interview with Habib Nasibdar, Lead, Cloud Computing Cross-SIG Task Group
  House Testimony on Cloud Computing

 Document Library

TIC and the Cloud - GSA - 06-28-10.pdfTIC and the Cloud - GSA - 06-28-10John Shaw
ACT-IAC CloudComputing UseCase-Draftv6 hnasibdar.pptxACT-IAC CloudComputing UseCase-Draftv6 hnasibdarHabib Nasibdar
ACT-IAC CloudComputing UseCase-Draftv4.pptACT-IAC CloudComputing UseCase-Draftv4Chris Chroniger
CloudComputingUseCasev04-18-2010v4.xlsxCloudComputingUseCasev04-18-2010v4Chris Chroniger
CloudUseCase-Draft1-SLA-HAbib.docxCloudUseCase-Draft1-SLA-HAbibHabib Nasibdar
Role of EA in Federal Cloud Computing Review Draft v1.docRole of EA in Federal Cloud Computing Review Draft v1Habib Nasibdar
CloudComputingUseCasev1-31-2010 MD Edits.xlsxCloudComputingUseCasev1-31-2010 MD EditsHabib Nasibdar
CloudComputingUseCasev1-31-2010 KTM Edit.xlsxCloudComputingUseCasev1-31-2010 KTM EditHabib Nasibdar
CloudComputingUseCasev03-01-2010v4 JG.xlsxCloudComputingUseCasev03-01-2010v4 JGHabib Nasibdar
IAC external components-CE.docIAC external components-CEHabib Nasibdar
CloudComputingUseCasev03-01-2010v4.xlsxCloudComputingUseCasev03-01-2010v4Habib Nasibdar
ACT-IAC CloudComputing UseCase-Draftv1.ppt
Checked Out To: Mike DunhamACT-IAC CloudComputing UseCase-Draftv1.ppt
Checked Out To: Mike Dunham<ACT-IAC CloudComputing UseCase-Draftv1Habib Nasibdar
CloudComputingUseCasev03-01-2010.xlsxCloudComputingUseCasev03-01-2010Habib Nasibdar
CloudComputingUseCasev1.xlsxCloudComputingUseCasev1Habib Nasibdar

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