Cloud computing has clear convenience and storage capacity benefits. The accessibility and functionality of Google Drive is truly hard to compete with. But trusting the cloud can be a challenge. Businesses from large to small should be concerned with the increasing threat of cyber security, and what vulnerabilities cloud computing opens them up to.
With all that in mind, Google Drive storage might or might not be the right fit for your business. The thing to do is understand the risks. Because along with risk comes reward, so the smart thing to do is do your research, understand the risks and take action to protect your data as best as you can. Here are just a few actions you can take to make sure you are as safe as possible as you move to the cloud.
Understand the Risks
For those companies who have been slow to adopt cloud storage, there is a very real risk of vulnerability as tech companies move away from traditional security programs. As old technology becomes more outdated, it becomes more vulnerable as security updates do not happen as frequently or with as much focus. While it may be a significant change to move your data to the cloud, you can be sure that by doing so you will be making it more secure rather than less so, given that you accompany the new technology with the appropriate security updates that work hard to protect your data.
Take Necessary Precautions
While a growing number of businesses moving to the cloud, security concerns are common but with the right precautions taken, businesses are able to leverage the cloud opportunity and still maintain their security. These basic precautions include:
Use Strong Passwords
Poor password strategy has been the cause of nearly every large scale data breach in the past few years. Make sure that you and your employees are using the type of passwords that are easy to remember, but difficult for hackers or computers to guess.
Limit Access to Confidential Information
Knowing who has access to what information when stored in the cloud can help quickly identify high-risk internal security breaches. Make sure that the confidential information can only be retrieved by those employees who absolutely need access.
Work With an Experienced Cloud Storage Provider
If you choose to partner with a cloud storage company why does not fully understand the security concerns and risks involved in storing data in the cloud, chances are they won’t be doing you any favors when it comes to protecting your information. Make sure you trust who you are choosing to work with.
Overall, the answer to the question of security in the cloud is that your data is as safe as you make it. For more advice on how to store your information conveniently and securely in the cloud, connect with the team at Happy Faces Records Management today.
