For credit unions that are looking to leverage cloud computing now or in the future, a recently released educational white paper may help boards of directors align their cloud computing plans with business objectives and risk tolerance.

The Information Systems Audit and Control Association, a non-profit, independent organization based in Rolling Meadows, Ill., produced the free white paper.

Although cloud computing can help credit unions become more efficient, agile, innovative and flexible, achieving these benefits depends on a number of factors including the involvement of the board of directors, according to ISACA.