One of the best things about the cloud is its accessibility and utility. However, security is still a worry for some users and business owners. There are three aspects of cloud security that are the most vital to enjoying the cloud securely. Only after understanding the interplay between availability, staffing, and vulnerability can a business be confident that their use of the cloud is protected.
Availability
Business owners need to ascertain from their cloud provider where the data is held. Unfortunately, many providers have only a single data center. This is problematic due to the lack of redundancy. If there is a disaster, the data center could become compromised. Therefore, you should seek out a provider that has redundancy among numerous geographic regions.
Staffing
Cybersecurity professionals can prove difficult to find. Furthermore, they can be expensive. This is one thing you need to investigate when choosing a cloud provider. Cloud providers often employ teams of professionals, as well as up to date security systems. It is important to pick a cloud provider that takes its cybersecurity staffing seriously.
Vulnerability
Even if you and your cloud provider take all feasible measures possible, no system can ever be one hundred percent safe from cyber criminals. Criminals constantly probe networks and websites seeking out any vulnerabilities. However, firewalls, intrusion detection, and patch management can help keep them out, and it is essential that you take advantage of these measures.
However, these measures are only as good as the regular maintenance done to your system. If you don’t maintain the system with security updates and patches, you run a strong risk of leaving your system vulnerable to attackers.
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