To many people, their business is their baby, so it’s easy to understand why so many are resistant to cloud based computing – particularly when it comes to the storage of their critical business data. As such, in an attempt to alleviate any doubt that you might be harbouring, we’ve decided to highlight the key security advantages that come with switching to cloud based computing.
If you were on the fence before, we urge you to give this article a read. Here’s what you need to know…
- You can save an awful lot of money
First of all, it’s important to recognise the fact that the overall cost involved with deploying the security measures necessary to keep your on-site data safe and secure is huge! Security ain’t cheap. And if you aren’t currently spending much on keeping your data secure then it’s all the more reason to invest in cloud based computing!
- Quality security is resource intensive
In order to up your in-house security, you’ll need to use up even more staffing resources. As a small to medium-sized business owner, the likelihood that your security capabilities are even remotely close to a large-scale cloud provider is slim to none.
A large-scale organisation providing cloud storage in Australia will have 24/7 security, keeping your data safe and secure from both physical intrusion and potential cyber threats.
- Cloud providers are quite literally in the security business
If your biggest concern is safety and security, know that cloud service providers are quite literally in the security business.
In order to remain competitive, well-established cloud providers need to continually strive for the latest technological innovations in order to keep their client-data safe.
Take your time to find the most reputable provider for this.
- The latest security tools
Large cloud hosting providers have thousands of cyber security professionals at their disposal. Just imagine how much time and effort such large and reputable organisations dedicate to the security tools that they use as well…
We’re talking about the most advanced fine-grain identity and access controls, round-the-clock monitoring, relentless threat detection, automated incident response and recovery, and so much more.
The best part? You gain exclusive access to all of it when you sign up with your chosen cloud service provider.
- Network segmentation is a huge plus
One of the most common cyberattack methods is targeting individual users in a network via email or the various websites they visit throughout the day. In a cloud computing environment however, each individual workstation only has enough connectivity for each employee to carry out the necessary work, thus making it incredibly difficult for a cybercriminal to access your critical business data (even if they were to somehow make it inside your corporate network).
- Solid disaster recovery & lower risk of on-site intrusion
And finally, using the cloud is a great way for you to improve your on-site security; not only are you at less risk when your vital business data is stored and backed up off-site, but you lower the risk of any disgruntled employees from being able to cause your business malicious harm as well. For example:
- One disgruntled ex-employee who was fired from a large hotel chain changed their room rates from $159 to $12 (causing chaos).
- Other ex-employees have been known to destroy valuable data on their way out.
- Some have even stolen proprietary software.
Of course, while the above cases are very rare, cloud computing and its advanced security features can mitigate these risks, no matter how unlikely.
Following that, if in the event of a burst water pipe, an earthquake, or any of the other million-and-one disasters that can happen, your data will be off-site, miles away, and completely secure.
It’s a no brainer!
