Cloud Security Tips

Day to day operations is incredibly important with the growing change in the digital world, as a result business are increasingly relying on cloud computing. With more companies increasing their budgets and usage of cloud storage, the cloud market is forecasted to double by 2025.

Cloud computing presents many benefits, such as improved accessibility, scalability, flexibility as well as streamlined application management. However, data security in the cloud remains a big concern. Companies can leverage security solutions such as security monitoring, data loss prevention solutions to prevent sensitive data from being transferred, stored, or used in an insecure manner.

To help you identify better cloud security solutions to protect your company's sensitive data here are expect tips below.

ASSUME YOUR DATA IS PUBLIC

When using an online service, always assume that the data or service you may provide can become public, then ask yourself: Would that be acceptable? If not, reconsider this service or verify the security measures (e.g. data encryption, anonymized data, terms and conditions, etc.)

ACCESS RIGHT MANAGEMENT

Verify if the service can be integrated in a centralized access right management (e.g. O365 authentication) or if additional access security features exists (e.g. Multi Factor Authentication)

BACKUP & MAINTENANCE

Cloud services offer resilient backup and maintenance. Nevertheless, security measures should always be considered. Therefore, proceed with your own backup (e.g. database backup, System image, etc.) and keep the cloud service updated whenever applicable.

SHADOW IT

The growing expansion of the cloud services brings convenient and attractive way to subscribe, purchase or freely consume new digital services. Therefore, in some cases leads to the IT department not properly protecting it! Always keep your IT Team informed of the digital services that are used without them being involved.

EXPERT TEAM IN YOUR CORNER

Consulting with an expert digital security firm that provides consulting and engineering results in an unparalleled peace of mind for your organization.