How do you think Cloud Computing will impact Physical Security?

By C. Henry Adams

(NOTE: I'm currently editing, please REFRESH.)

Recently, I reveal in a blog that I was in Graduate School.

Well, one of my classmates (Sorry, can't mention the person's name.) asked me the following question related to a discussion in our course:

THE QUESTION:

Something else to think about - how do you think Cloud computing will impact physical security?

I started to say one thing, but came up with a futuristic scenario that could very well become a reality. I based my "theory" described in a skit below off the fact that some kids and adults have never seen a typewriter!

C. Henry Adams' Theory: Cloud Computing if properly implemented will make physical security tools utilized today to secure a facility obsolete.

MY REPLY:

Currently, Cloud Computing has been utilized for over 20 years with the use of email companies like Yahoo or AOL. One would 1st need to study how many times these companies have been compromised. Oh, don't forget Amazon which offer Cloud Services outside its online store as well.

Second, if you depend on Cloud Computing to access your house, car and other physical things, it could become a very serious concern regarding physical security.

Future Scenario: A female college student lost her tablet on the flight home (USA) from school(Europe). So, when she finally arrived home, paid her taxi fare via her smartphone; she started to freak out when she discovered that her parents were not at home.

In a panic, she press a button on the smartphone and called her mother. The phone projected a hologram image of her Mother who answered the phone saying, "What's wrong Sweetie?"

Female College Student: Mom, quick - what do I do!? I'm locked out of the house and I can't get in! It looks like its going to rain!

Mother: Calm down Baby, you will be OK.

Female College Student: Mommm! I don't want to get my hair wet!

Mother: Sweetie, do you remember those little metal things called "keys" we gave you years ago when you were little?

Female College Student: Yes, but how is that going to help me now!?

Mother: See that flower pot over to the left side of the door? Lift up the fake flower, get the key and put it in the lock and turn it to the right clockwise like your father taught you. You will hear the door unlock and just push the door open.

Female College Student: Oh! Right, that's cool.

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Understanding Other People's Cultures, Religions and Life Styles Is Good Business

By C. Henry Adams September, 2012

I'm actually in Graduate School now working on receiving a Graduate Certificate, so besides operating a small business for about 12 to 15 hours a day, I'm writing papers or studying online.

Nevertheless, that might be irrelevant to the People who have took the time to read this Blog's entitled, “Understanding Other People's Cultures, Religions and Life Styles Is Good Business.”

So, let me get to the point. But first, let me give you the definition of certain terms I will utilize in my writings to the best of my ability.

Why? Well, to put it bluntly in American English Slang, “ I don't want you to get it twisted. “

Furthermore, I don't want to say anything, write anything, print anything, produce any video or audio that will get anybody killed, period.

This is no laughing matter, unfortunately it is a reality.

Alright, that being said, when I say “Other People”, I mean a group of individuals who may not live in my particular city, county, state or province, as well as, country.

When I say “Culture”, I mean the aforementioned people's tastes, thoughts and developments.

When I say “Religions” I mean the aforementioned people's belief system and practices based on Spiritual Guidance.

When I say “Life Styles”, by the way, this is a hard one to understand or accept at times, but it need to be said. I mean certain people who choose to live a certain way. No, I will not define 'certain'.

Now that I've define Other People, Cultures, Religions and Life Styles.

THE POINT:
Good Business in my professional opinion encompass treating all People with respect, kindness, while not offending them period.

That means if you understand that certain things should NOT be said, printed, written, produced in a video or audio to be displayed in other people's culture, about other people's religion or other people's life style; perhaps your company will be a success while in compliance with the Wide World of many groups of “Other People “.

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Atlanta Small Business Owners Invitation Paid Research Panel Oct 4th

Dear Business Owner,

This session pays $300. Please feel free to refer a Small Business Owner to this invitation and I thank you for your time in advance.

We are an independent market research company looking for several small business owners to participate in a panel discussion group on behalf of the Enterprise Council on Small Business.

The session will last for 2 hours take place in Atlanta, GA on Thursday October 4th from 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM.

Those people who are chosen to participate will be paid $300 at the end of the panel for their time and input.

There will be a one hour conference call on Wednesday September 19th from 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM EST, to go over the topic of discussion and gather feedback for the panel discussion.

Your participation is completely anonymous and your information confidential. These studies are strictly for market research and no sales attempt will ever be made as a result of your participation.

If you are interested in participating, please take a moment to fill out the following brief questionnaire:

https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/AtlantaSmallBusinesOwnersPanel

Please note that answering this questionnaire is not a guarantee of being selected to participate or receipt of payment.

Cortney Erskine
Research Coordinator
AlphaBuzz, Inc.
www.AlphaBuzzGroup.com

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