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Cloud Computing

What is Cloud Computing?

Cloud Computing is the deployment of computing services into a shared pool of computing, network and storage resources accessed by multiple customers to reduce costs, improve quality of service, harness innovation and increase scalability. Cloud computing service models include Infrastructure as a Service, Platform as a Service, and Software as a Service. Cloud Services can be deployed as either Public or Private Cloud.

Objective 

To maximise the uptake of cloud computing in government while embedding risk-based decision making for cloud security.

Domains

This capability is part of the following domain.
DOM2

Technology Reference

Designs

The following designs include examples of how digital solutions in this capability can be delivered.

Lead Agency: Digital Transformation Agency

The Cloud Marketplace is a digital sourcing arrangement for cloud computing offerings to government, as managed by the Digital Transformation Agency. The marketplace operates as a cooperative panel arrangement, with sellers being appointed through an initial open approach to market and…

Lead Agency: Digital Transformation Agency

The Digital Transformation Agency (DTA) provides digital sourcing contract templates that make it easier for government agencies to set up contracts with suppliers.

Lead Agency: Australian Signals Directorate

Technology Type: Microsoft 365

The Blueprint for Secure Cloud (previously known as the Protected Utility Blueprint) is an online tool to support the design, configuration and deployment of collaborative and secure cloud and hybrid workspaces, with a current focus on Microsoft 365.

Lead Agency: Australian Cyber Security Centre

The Cloud Assessment and Authorisation publication is intended for cloud service providers, Infosec Registered Assessors Program (IRAP) assessors and Non-Corporate Commonwealth Entities who are subject to the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013 to the extent…
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