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Thinking of Moving to the Cloud? Here Are a Few Security Tips

  By Michelle Amodio, TMCnet Contributor
 


The cloud is one of those technologies that has its purpose pretty much everywhere you go, from social to business. With all the benefits cloud hosting touts, it has become quite an asset.

The primary advantage of cloud hosting is that it enables companies, businesses and other organizations to reduce spending and save money by minimizing inherent IT and support costs.


While cloud computing services have numerous potential benefits, there are also potentially significant privacy and security considerations that should be accounted for before collecting, processing, sharing or storing institutional or personal data in the cloud.

First and foremost, always know where your data is going to be, physically. The physical location of any data center is just as important as its location in the ether. Will there be latency issues? Is it in vulnerable area?

Going on the latter, it is also a good idea to have a disaster backup plan. Data backup is essential for businesses, and knowing the risks associated with availability and downtime is what will make or break how long you’re down and out.

Above all else, make sure you know how your data is protected. Don’t just assume that it is. What encryption technologies is your cloud hosting provider offering? Will it disclose this sort of information?

As cloud computing options proliferate for individuals and large organizations, it is increasingly important for both to make informed choices about appropriate use of cloud services, taking into consideration both benefits and risks and take the proper precautions.




Edited by Rachel Ramsey







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