Cloud computing is not for everything and not for everyone, but it has made a permanent mark in the lexicon of technology services. And there is a lot of hype around cloud computing and what it can do for organizations. To be fair, it is a very powerful tool. But it’s important to work out how you can use it most effectively and securely. The best way to start is by uncovering what cloud computing is.
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What is Cloud Computing?
In simplistic terms, the cloud is any application, file host, or virtual computer that is accessed solely via the Internet. The hardware and software actually running those services could be anywhere and is therefore referred to as being in "the cloud." The cloud was originally the graphic reference for the Internet in a corporation's network diagram, but it now refers to the services available via the Internet specifically.
Security Concerns in the Cloud
Security professionals have always had concerns over remote file hosting sites. Data security in the cloud works much like a written agreement. It’s as good as the paper it's written on. Yet the general public and some individuals in large corporations flock to these services daily, completely unaware of the security risks or how "the cloud" works. Personally Identifiable Information (PII) and other sensitive data is constantly floating around and often falls out of the cloud and can land in the wrong hands.
Regardless of the encryption or security practices professed by a cloud provider, once the data leaves your network, you no longer own, control, or are able to audit that data. In the case of a subpoena at a data center, a cyber attack or when a device is stolen from a cloud host, that data has been compromised.
What the Cloud Can Do for You
Despite the existence of risks, there are great advantages and cost-savings associated with using cloud-based options to accomplish certain business goals. Renting processing time and applications can work out to give organizations a lower total cost of ownership, but be aware of the strings attached. When employees are responsible for transferring sensitive data upon which their employer's integrity and liability are on the line, it is more highly preferred to use a secure managed file transfer (MFT) product to drive through the cloud.
How to Make the Cloud Work for You: A Secure File Transfer Solution
Cloud connections that are configured correctly will securely send and retrieve files that meet or exceed any compliance requirements that organizations have. GoAnywhere MFT provides flexible solutions that easily encrypt, securely send, and processed data over existing internet connections. It can also automate file transfer workflows and securely move data between your cloud and on-premises environments.
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