Synopsis
Cloud computing (the cloud) is in the vanguard of the global digital transformation. The reason for this ascribed digital-leadership role is the diversity of unique and compelling benefits potentially available from using the cloud, including enabling emerging technologies and fostering innovation. At the same time, the cloud exacerbates existing organizational risks and creates new risks. Cloud Governance, the topic of this book, is designed to address this dichotomy. Cloud Governance plays a crucial role in optimizing cloud strategic objectives and in managing cloud risks. However, theories and frameworks associated with organizational governance are in many ways complex, nebulous, confusing, and challenging to translate into real-world practice.
To help reduce such bewilderment and consternation, this Cloud Governance book provides a basic and practical definition of Cloud Governance, as well as the major components comprising an organization’s Cloud Governance ecosystem.
This basics and practice-oriented Cloud Governance reference book is organized as follows.
• Interconnected and aligned chapters centered on a cloud governance ecosystem.
• Learning-oriented; a practical reference guide with chapter-based self-assessment questions.
• User-friendly; student and practitioner oriented reference book.
• Useful to diversified cohorts of international students, operational and risk managers, boards, auditors, advisors, educators and learning and development professionals.
• Multifunctional; may be read cover-to cover, or approached as a set of separate, stand-alone articles on unique cloud-related topics that can be read in any order.
About the Author
Steven Mezzio, Ph.D. is a results-driven business executive with experience spanning governance, accounting, auditing, financial reporting, Sarbanes-Oxley, COSO / controls, enterprise risk management (ERM), technology, and ESG. Steven is an Associate Dean, Professor of Accountancy and ESG, and Executive Director of the Center for Sustainable Business for the Lubin School of Business at Pace University in NYC. He publishes practice-oriented articles and speaks on a range of topics, including executive education, the cloud, robotics, sustainability, governance, internal controls, auditing, Sarbanes-Oxley, the future of work, and the future of accounting education. Previously, Steven was a Partner with PwC, serving in the Audit Practice, the National Audit Quality Group, and the Governance Advisory Services Practice. He also served as the Global Leader of Governance, Risk, and Compliance Services and Co-Leader of the Key Client Management Group for Resources Global Professionals, a NASDAQ-listed $1 billion company. In 2017, Steven earned a Ph.D. in Higher Education and Human Capital Development from NYU. He also holds a master’s degree in Accountancy from the University of Miami, a Graduate Certificate in Information Systems Auditing from NYU, and a bachelor’s degree in Business from Pace University.
Meredith Stein, CPA, has substantial and diverse experience in the domain of governance, including designing, operationalizing, and assessing governance structures, including ERM, COSO / internal controls, and external audits of financial statements. The design and deployment of governance-related executive education and training programs have been central to her various roles. Meredith works for the National Institutes of Health (NIH), a U.S. Federal Government agency. She improves program management and performance by organizing, aligning, assessing, remediating, monitoring corporate and program risk, and ensuring program integrity and compliance. Meredith is also actively involved in governance-related, learning and development initiatives. Previously, Meredith worked for the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation. Prior to that, she worked in KPMG’s audit and advisory practices as a manager where she conducted audits and led Sarbanes-Oxley and governance-related consulting projects. Meredith received her degree in Accounting from the American University Kogod School of Business.
Vincent Campitelli is a practitioner with a specific focus on technology, governance, and risk management. Over the last 10 years, Vincent has focused on developing guidance and best practices for the adoption and use of all models of cloud computing and related emerging technologies such as AI, Big Data, IoT, and Blockchain. Vincent is a consultant to the president of the Cloud Security Alliance (CSA). He serves as an enterprise-wide cloud security specialist internationally, providing support, and advice on all aspects of cloud security, research, education, and practice guidelines. Previously, Vincent was a VP with McKesson Corporation, responsible for the creation, implementation, and centralization of the IT risk management and security function, including the design, development, and delivery of training associated with cloud service providers. Vincent began his career with PwC, where he served as a regional technology partner. He received an undergraduate degree in mechanical engineering from Penn State University and an MBA in Operations Research from the University of Maryland.
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