Cloud computing is taking over in the field of business IT solutions. Almost all of us have had experience using a Cloud before. Any application that you log into and use on the Internet rather than directly on your machine is likely a good example of a Cloud hosted application. The most common example here is a web mail server. Perhaps your business or university or even personal email is host on a web mail server. The benefit of this is that you can access your mail easily from any device with an internet connection and you can store an incredible amount of data without even making a dent in your machine’s own storage capacity.
On a larger scale, many businesses are adopting Cloud services to run their day to day operations and also for long term data storage. Many business owners choose to employ the Cloud because it is a great cost effective option and it allows their employees to collaborate easily. Also, it frees the business of some of the tasks associated with installing, running and maintaining applications for employees. When a new employee comes on board your internal IT person no longer needs to set them up with a slew of necessary apps. Now your new employee just needs to be connected to your Cloud software and he can hit the ground running.
Unfortunately, when talking about the Cloud we cannot neglect to address the onslaught of security concerns that come with this new technology. All of your business' private information and data are out there in the Cloud, no longer safely locked behind closed door in your office. One thing that business owners can take comfort in is that the Cloud companies that manage all of your secure information are truly only as good as their reputation. Cloud computing service providers need to keep your information private or else they would lose all of their clients. For this reason we know that Cloud companies have engineers working day and night to better their security features and prevent all possible leaks and attacks. Another thing to consider is that, as users, it is our responsibility to take advantage of the security features that we have. Cloud companies offer us a variety of authentication techniques. The most obvious authentication technique is the password. Please do not take this lightly. Taking the time to lock your computers and portals is critical. It is also important to create difficult to crack alphanumeric passwords and to keep these passwords private. Additionally, Cloud companies often offer an authorization format allowing the business owner to grant each employee limited access so they can only access information necessary to their specific job.
It is important that we use Cloud computing responsibly and make sure to protect ourselves and our work. If you would like information about additional tools that you can use to protect your business within the Cloud please contact us at Fastblue.
On a larger scale, many businesses are adopting Cloud services to run their day to day operations and also for long term data storage. Many business owners choose to employ the Cloud because it is a great cost effective option and it allows their employees to collaborate easily. Also, it frees the business of some of the tasks associated with installing, running and maintaining applications for employees. When a new employee comes on board your internal IT person no longer needs to set them up with a slew of necessary apps. Now your new employee just needs to be connected to your Cloud software and he can hit the ground running.
Unfortunately, when talking about the Cloud we cannot neglect to address the onslaught of security concerns that come with this new technology. All of your business' private information and data are out there in the Cloud, no longer safely locked behind closed door in your office. One thing that business owners can take comfort in is that the Cloud companies that manage all of your secure information are truly only as good as their reputation. Cloud computing service providers need to keep your information private or else they would lose all of their clients. For this reason we know that Cloud companies have engineers working day and night to better their security features and prevent all possible leaks and attacks. Another thing to consider is that, as users, it is our responsibility to take advantage of the security features that we have. Cloud companies offer us a variety of authentication techniques. The most obvious authentication technique is the password. Please do not take this lightly. Taking the time to lock your computers and portals is critical. It is also important to create difficult to crack alphanumeric passwords and to keep these passwords private. Additionally, Cloud companies often offer an authorization format allowing the business owner to grant each employee limited access so they can only access information necessary to their specific job.
It is important that we use Cloud computing responsibly and make sure to protect ourselves and our work. If you would like information about additional tools that you can use to protect your business within the Cloud please contact us at Fastblue.
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About Casey Wedge
Aside from work, I've played hockey my whole life so I'm decent on the rink and a very average mountain biker. Breakfast foods are my favorite and I enjoy spending time with many fellow UCSB Gaucho Alums – Olé!
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