Microsoft began offering on Monday guidance intended to help developers make secure applications for the company’s Windows Azure cloud platform. Guidance is being offered in the form of a technical paper accessible on Microsoft’s site that’s entitled, “Security Practices for Developing Windows Azure Applications.” It is intended for developers, designers, architects and testers and is based on the company’s Security Development Lifecycle practices.
“Issues related to the security of the cloud are becoming increasingly important for businesses and consumers. As a result, it’s important that people delivering products to the cloud understand that they must build applications with security in mind from the start,” a Microsoft representative said.
