It seems like everyone is talking about “the cloud” these days. Although several businesses and individuals have already made the switch, many others still hesitate, unsure of the benefits and safety of moving to the cloud.
Understanding the Cloud
The cloud refers to a type of technology that allows businesses and individuals to store, retrieve, and work on data without needing to worry about the specifics of where or how it is kept. Storing data on the cloud allows for easier file sharing. It also ensures data is protected if computer viruses or other issues affect your computer. When stored on the cloud, you can typically access data from any device that connects to the Internet.
All data is stored on a cloud server, which might be one single server, or several around the world. The user does not need to worry about updates or maintenance. Everything is handled for them by the cloud service provider.
Is the Cloud Safe?
It’s not uncommon for businesses and individuals to worry about the safety and security of the cloud. Many people are concerned that others can access their confidential data. Fortunately, this type of situation is extremely rare. In fact, it’s much more likely that a hacker will gain access to your personal computer or your business network than it is they’ll access data stored on the cloud.
Attacking a secure data center is virtually impossible. Attacking a personal user with a weak password is far simpler. Cloud service providers hire high-level cybersecurity professionals and typically maintain physical security staff as well. These individuals take securing your data very seriously.
Benefits of the Cloud
There are numerous benefits to storing your data on the cloud. As mentioned above, cloud storage helps protect your data in the event of natural disaster or malware attack on your personal computer. Other advantages include:
- Easy access to data
- Regular data backups
- Staff collaboration possible
- Eliminates concerns of improper maintenance of on-premise servers
Computer Repair by Marcus strongly encourages all of our clients to back up their data on the cloud. Please contact us for more information about cloud safety and security.
