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Cloud Storage – Store, Sync & Share Backup

Store, Sync and Share Backup Safely with Cloud Storage

Running a modern business means having access to your important company data where and when you need it while still keeping it safe from cybercrime. The headache of relying on physical storage like hard drives and flash drives is over, and cloud storage has become the gold standard for companies that are serious about data security.

Instead of stressing about lost files, either due to physical problems with your hard drive or a data breach, wouldn’t you prefer to rest easy knowing that your files are safely locked away in the cloud?

If you’re new to cloud storage you probably have questions about this technology and how it keeps your data safe. Let’s take a look at some of the benefits of storing your data in the cloud and how you can set your business up with an easy-to-use storage solution.

the benefits of cloud storage

You can share, manage, store, sync and collaborate content with your partners and staff quickly and easily when you choose to backup your data in the cloud, and just as importantly, you can access the data from anywhere.

  • Share data instantly. You can collaborate with your team and give everyone access to the files they need with zero delays.
  • Store business-related content securely. By separating your business and personal files you can only organise your workflow but also keep your private data safe.
  • Sync with all your devices at once. Whether you’re using your iPhone, laptop, tablet or office PC you’ll have access to the same files with secure encryption to keep them out of the wrong hands.
  • Access your data from anywhere. The age of remote working means that you may need to access your files from home, a café, a client’s premises, or even from your hotel room on holiday. All of this is easy with secure cloud storage.
  • Set automated backups. With automated backups happening daily, even if the worst happens you know that your most recent data is all sitting in the cloud. With cloud storage no criminal can hold you to ransom.

access your data safely with cloud storage

A great way to protect yourself from ransomware and malware attacks is to make sure that your data is safe and encrypted at all times.

Our range of secure cloud storage packages allow you to schedule automatic backups and create multiple copies of your files for extra security.

If you have more questions about cloud storage, contact us today and we’ll help you to get started.

How to Avoid these 6 Common Cloud Mistakes

Using the cloud to backup your data can significantly benefit your business. But it also presents the risk of making mistakes that could seriously impact your business’s overall security and efficiency. Here’s how you can avoid some of the most common cloud mistakes.

1. don’t assume your cloud data Is automatically protected

Cloud storage alone is not an adequate security measure for your data. Although the company providing the service has to comply with specific security standards, you’re still responsible for securing your own data. The cloud is a goldmine for businesses as well as cybercriminals.

Ensure you encrypt all your data to avoid costly malicious attacks and breaches.

2. don’t underestimate bandwidth and latency needs

You need to evaluate the amount of data you can move (bandwidth) and the delay of moving that data (latency) based on the services you deliver and user expectations. It doesn’t matter how much data you can move if it doesn’t arrive precisely when needed.

High latency can negatively affect cloud-based applications and collaboration tools, impacting productivity and your cloud deployment strategy.

3. establish role-based access

Recognise the vulnerabilities of storing sensitive data in the cloud and take adequate steps to protect it. Role-based security will help you control who can access sensitive data. Not everyone working within the cloud should have access to all the data.

Employees should have an appropriate access level to parts of the cloud according to their role and function. You can also add a two-step authentication process at all access points to ensure no one can access cloud resources maliciously or accidentally.

4. ensure you have an offsite backup copy

Making a copy of your backup manually or implementing a multi-cloud strategy is a practical way of mitigating against disasters or attacks like RansomCloud. A ransomcloud attack targets cloud-based applications and can deny you access to your data.

Having an offsite backup of your essential data will reassure you that you can always access or restore the data if a hacker locks up or encrypts the data in the cloud. You’ll also maintain access to your information should there ever be a cloud downtime or poor internet connection.

5. continuous education and training

It’s vitally important to have updated training and education resources for yourself and employees of all levels. This ensures everyone knows how to identify, avoid, and report phishing schemes. Encouraging vigilance can help detect phishing attacks before they become a problem.

RansomCloud attackers will use phishing emails to access emails, impersonate account owners, launch scams, and spread malware. Such emails often look legitimate and can trick victims into clicking files that can corrupt entire systems or provide unauthorised access.

6. have a cloud service level agreement in place

Before you buy or build a new house, you would insist on a blueprint from the architect. Building your backup in the cloud is no different – insist on a blueprint! Besides reading the fine print, it’s essential to ensure you have a cloud Service Level Agreement (SLA) in place with the service provider.

In much the same way, an SLA serves as a blueprint and warranty for cloud computing. It provides written service expectations between cloud consumers and providers. Ensure you evaluate the SLA for details on;

  • Security standards and system infrastructure to be maintained by the service provider.
  • Your rights to audit the service providers’ compliance.
  • Affirmations on ownership of the data stored in the service providers’ system and your right to get it back.
  • The specific parameters and minimum levels needed for each service element and the remedies in place in case of failures to meet such requirements.

common cloud mistakes are, common!

Challenges and mistakes can come from many fronts. It’s therefore vital that you perform your due diligence, expect the unexpected, and plan for exceptions from the start.

Have you ever experienced cloud-based security issues? Share your story with us today!