How cloud data distracts businesses from correct data security practices

How cloud data distracts businesses from correct data security practices

Companies are increasingly migrating to cloud-based servers to store their data. More than half of all businesses report that their data is stored in the cloud, and it’s easy to see why. 


Moving to the cloud enables your company to scale efficiently, storing more data as you need it. There is no need to worry about updating software, which is so important when storing data on hardware. Employees and clients can easily collaborate, no matter where they are working, which has proved to be essential during the coronavirus lockdowns. 





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Companies can have full control over all their documents and information, granting or revoking access to a centrally stored document as needed. Backing up data is simpler than ever. Small companies have no need to invest in special equipment for their employees, as the cloud is accessible from any device from users who have permission. 


It is perhaps this ease of accessibility that has 90% of companies worried about the security of their data in the cloud. In this article, we will discuss how that concern is a misconception, and why the cloud is actually a very secure way to store data. This does not exempt companies from focusing on cybersecurity in the areas in which they have the most control: implementing the correct procedures and investing in the right technologies. 

Misconceptions about cybersecurity with the cloud


When people feel like they are giving up control of something, they feel more vulnerable. Migrating to the ..

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