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When it comes to cloud security, businesses dealing with sensitive data (employee or customer personal information, financial records, etc.) need tighter security controls at each level within the public or private cloud than businesses with less stringent data security requirements. Accordingly, companies should make sure their service providers have their facilities SAS-70 Type-II certified and PCI compliant and any other mandatory regulatory and compliance requirements. Cloud computing offers different security tools at each level (i.e. Firewall, Switching/Routing, Hyper Visor and SAN security) and at Qwest, we believe that coupled with proven security policies, a secure cloud can be achieved.