The F-IMS39 Cloud Computing Register is intended to be a centrally held register (for an entire company or function or department) detailing all cloud computing platforms / providers that are currently being used.

As well as detailing what provider is being used there is also a basic consideration of the importance and reliability of each cloud provider to assist with consideration of risk and continuity arrangements if a cloud provider were to topple over or remove their service.

The following headings are included on the register;

• Cloud Solution / Provider
• Overview of Data and Processing activity
• Criticality
• Portability
• Reliability
• Exit Strategy
• Overall Risk Rating

If further detail on each cloud provider is required this can be detailed on the F-Q108 – Cloud Emergency / Exit Strategy Planning form.