As with most areas of technology, cloud computing has standards by which cloud providers operate to ensure the work they do is of the best quality possible. Many cloud providers who seek certification of their commitment to adhere to prescribed standards hope to reassure clients they can be trusted with the handling, storage, and security of data. Research one or more of the available certification bodies and discuss some of the features, certification types, and tenets of the codes they publish. What benefit$($s$)$ do providers gain when agreeing to comply with such codes?