Are Computer Cloud Services a Secure Option for Your Business?
To cloud or not to cloud?
That’s an excellent question.
It’s a particularly important question if you run a small or medium-sized business and are trying to maintain a technological edge to serve your clients better and stay ahead of the competition.
According to a 2018 IDG Cloud Computing Research Executive Summary, 73% of organizations have at least one application in the cloud or are using cloud storage. Another 17% plan to do so within the next year. It is easily the fastest-growing tech solution for businesses across the globe. Businesses of all sizes should consider the role cloud services may play in their operations.
That said, utilizing the cloud does carry some risks. Hardly a month goes by without news of a significant data breach occurring somewhere in the world.
It’s a good idea to become familiar with the security risks involved in using the cloud and to determine if the benefits outweigh those risks, or, at least, what options exist for enhancing your company’s cloud security.
What are the security concerns?
There exist several legitimate concerns regarding cloud security.
