Security in the cloud
The security of your business’ financial data and other sensitive information is inevitably one of the main concerns when it comes to moving your operations over to the cloud.
It helps to think of cloud technology like a big, virtual storage unit for your data and applications. Now, picture security in the cloud as having an impenetrable lock on the storage unit, keeping your possessions safe.
Data Encryption
The equivalent of locking your business’ important documents in a safe is how cloud providers use encryption to scramble your data into unreadable code. This allows only authorised users with the right key to unscramble it.
Access control
Understanding that there’s no room for mistakes in protecting your data, cloud services enforce strict access rules – think of this like only giving keys for your storage unit to trusted friends. They use usernames, passwords, and sometimes biometrics to ensure only authorised users can access your data.
Firewalls and monitoring
Picture a security guard patrolling the perimeter of your storage unit, keeping an eye out for any suspicious activity. Cloud providers use firewalls and monitoring tools to watch for any unauthorised attempts to access your data and block them.
Regular updates and patches
Just like you’d fix a broken lock on your storage unit, cloud providers regularly update their systems and patch up any vulnerabilities, keeping your data safe from new threats.
Physical security
Your storage unit would be useless if anyone could just walk in and take your stuff, right? Cloud providers have highly secure data centres with restricted access, surveillance cameras, and other physical security measures to protect the servers where your data is stored.
Disaster recovery and business continuity
Disaster recovery and business continuity in the cloud are like having backup plans for your important documents on a larger scale. Cloud providers store your data in multiple secure locations, ensuring it remains accessible even if one location is affected. They also have backup systems ready to quickly restore any lost or damaged data.
In summary
In simple terms, security in cloud technology is all about keeping your data safe from prying eyes and cyber threats, by using encryption, access controls, monitoring, regular updates, and physical security measures.
Curious about how cloud technology could benefit your business, but concerned about security? Contact our in-house specialists for further guidance and to schedule a free discovery call: cloud@mgr.co.uk.
