When it comes to discussions around cloud computing in Europe, security often the tops the list of concerns. It seems that despite the many clear benefits of the cloud, organisations can’t seem to shake those security worries. What exactly are they worried about – is it regulation, or control? What can companies do to protect their confidential corporate data in the cloud? That’s exactly what the Financial Times sought to find out in its Twitter debate yesterday on cloud security. The Twitter chat saw a number of influencers -- as well as our team at @Okta -- from across the globe gather to discuss topics such as shadow IT, multifactor authentication and security breaches in the cloud. Perhaps one of the most interesting points of discussion was whether legal issues, such as data privacy, are causing European companies to question if they can put their data in a U.S.-based cloud.