Hackers and the Cloud

I am a fan of cloud computing... using web-based applications like Google Docs and similar tools. Recently, All Things Considered, the NPR news program, ran a story that focused on the treats to cloud computing from hackers. While the story does point to potential threats, it also points to a reason why cloud computing is appealing. There are threats to online resources out there, and as an educator who has all he can do to teach and support local users, I don't have the time or the expertise to keep ahead of the potential threats on the web. By using the cloud, I am joining a cooperative that is supporting those who do have that expertise, and I am trusting they will do their job well