While many organizations still use on-premises models for network access and management, migration to cloud computing continues to grow as companies leverage the benefits of cloud computing to fit their organization’s unique needs.
Category: Cloud Security
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Top 5 Disadvantages of Cloud Storage
There’s no way around it, successfully doing business in today’s connected, fast-paced environment requires that you make use of cloud computing and storage. Whether it’s backing up files in Dropbox or storing customer data in Salesforce, it’s rare to find any business that doesn’t have at least some (if not all) of their critical data stored in the cloud.
And things don’t show signs of slowing down anytime soon. The use of cloud computing is expected to grow at a rate of 6x through 2020, with over half of all information technology (IT) budgets now being allocated to the cloud. Moreover, upwards of 85 percent of organizations say that they keep some form of sensitive data in the cloud.
Are there disadvantages of using cloud storage when it comes to the privacy and security of your data? While cloud computing service has made managing data much easier and provides countless benefits in areas like analysis and automation, there is certain risk and drawbacks that you should be aware of when using cloud storage.
So, is your data truly secure online, in the cloud? Read on for our top five disadvantages of cloud-based storage, and how to potentially mitigate them with this comprehensive guide.
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10 Tips For Keeping Private Information Secure On The Cloud
Cloud computing is the digital cloud storage of today and moving forward. Powerful, flexible and versatile, there is no world that cloud computing won’t be utterly ubiquitous within a few years. According to the research firm, Gartner, the public cloud services market will reach $186.4 billion this year, a 21% growth from 2017. Despite the massive jump, more growth is expected. By 2021 the same company projects the market to reach $302 billion by 2021.
Cloud computing services offer so much upside with more untapped potential in store. Such growth comes with opportunities for bad actors as well. As the proliferation of cloud services continues, so too will the need for cloud computing security solutions.
The same services that make the cloud an attractive option for business also make it equally attractive for hackers. Clouds are full of sensitive, valuable information and hackers are all too aware of that fact. Last year hackers made hay on a simple S3 bucket misconfiguration on Amazon Web Services — so many organizations were hacked the list is too long to put here.
Since then Amazon has made a change to allow users to protect their data more easily but it remains as an example of how hackers will be continually probing the weaknesses of cloud web security. We at RSI security understand the importance of cloud security compliance and the ever changing cybersecurity landscape. That’s why we’d like to pass on 10 tips for how to improve your cloud security and to receive education awareness about the importance of cybersecurity awareness training.
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Is It Safe To Store Personal Data On The Cloud?
If you are considering migrating your personal data to the cloud, one of the foremost questions on your mind is probably “is the cloud safe?”. This question has been asked by countless organizations in an increasing variety of industries. The security of personal information has become a central concern for organizations of all sizes as they seek to maintain profitability or operational integrity in the face of attacks that are increasing in both number and sophistication.
Migrating your personal information to the cloud is a decision that should be done with a firm understanding of the associated risks. Each organization must grapple with the advantages that cloud computing brings, as well as the risks to data security and integrity that it may hold. Gaining a better sense of both of these aspects of cloud computing is essential to making an informed decision about what to do with your personal information. Learn more in our related blog article, Your Third-Party Cyber Risk Assessment Checklist or consult RSI Security’s compliance advisory services.