Cloud computing is taking the business world by storm. But you may be wondering whether it’s just another business fad that will fade out as soon as it kicked off? We live and breathe cloud storage, so we’re here to say Cloud storage is the real deal. But all companies need to understand how it impacts business and security so that it becomes a long-term benefit rather than a short-term headache. Here are a couple of things you should know in order to be confident in the cloud.
With Old Technology Comes New Vulnerabilities
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 As old technology becomes more outdated, it becomes more vulnerable as security updates do not happen as frequently or with as much focus.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.
With New Technology Comes New Security
The new cloud-based technologies provide the convenience and accessibility of on-site archives without the costly investment in the space required to house a filing system or even an on-site server. As cloud technologies become more popular among businesses, cybercriminals inevitably see the stored data as an accessible target assuming that the companies in question fail to take appropriate action to protect that information. Many companies inevitably fall into that trap, but the ones that take the time to invest in the upgraded security to match their cloud technology find themselves in an even more secure data storage situation than they might have experienced with on-site services.
While a growing number of businesses moving to the cloud, security concerns will always remain. Here are a few tips to make sure your cloud storage is as secure as possible:
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.
Control 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 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.
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