Microsoft’s new gov cloud needs extra security, says Australia

Azure’s ‘Australia Central’ keeps certification, but agencies told to await ‘compensating security controls’ before using it

So this is awkward: last week Microsoft trumpeted its new Australian Azure region for government clients. But a couple of days later Australian authorities said it needs extra security controls before it’s sufficiently secure.…

via The Register - Data Centre: Cloud
http://go.theregister.com/feed/www.theregister.co.uk/2018/04/10/azure_australia_for_government_needs_extra_security/