There are several factors for the continued increase of cloud adoption – data security being chief among them.

Data security is a top concern for businesses today. With the growing reliance on technology and the internet comes the urgent need for robust security measures against outside threats. 

Obviously, the cloud offers a set of security advantages that are inherent with off-site platforms: Physical threats are minimized, disaster recovery is enhanced, and an added layer of IT expertise helps protect against cyberthreats. However, there are additional aspects to cloud computing that offer not only additional security, but operational benefits as well. These include:

Security Measures Implemented by Cloud Providers

Reputable cloud providers implement security measures that go above and beyond to protect customers’ data from unauthorized access by both internal and external personnel. These measures include:

• Firewalls to prevent unauthorized access to the network
• Multi-factor authentication to ensure only authorized users can access the data
• Regular security audits and threat assessments to identify and address potential weaknesses
• Physical security measures such as biometric access and surveillance cameras to secure data centers
• 24/7 monitoring to detect and respond to security threats promptly

Encryption and Authentication Processes

Cloud providers use formal encryption and authentication processes to further protect data from unauthorized access, including techniques such as:

• Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) to encrypt data stored on the cloud
• Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) to secure data transmission over the internet
• Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) to provide secure user authentication and data encryption

Business Continuity Measures

Cloud providers can implement business continuity plans to ensure that your data remains secure and accessible in the event of a disaster. These plans include:

• Regular data backups to ensure that data can be restored in the event of a disaster or security breach
• Redundant or multi-site replication to ensure that your data is still accessible, even if one environment goes down
• Load-balancing measures that distribute workloads across multiple environments.
• Redundant infrastructure that ensure services remain available, even if a single system fails 

Assured Compliance 

Regulations and standards can pose a burden for internal IT teams. The cloud makes compliance easier. Cloud service providers can play an active role in helping your organization adhere to strict security standards, such as the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). By choosing the right cloud services provider, you can ensure that you and your team are compliant with any relevant regulations and standards, while minimizing your investment in expensive security measures.

TALK TO CLOUDKEY

The cloud provides a means of protecting your data that is both practical and effective. And when you choose the right provider, it’s also cost-efficient. 

CloudKey provides a highly available, turn-key cloud platform that replicates your live workload, multi-site from day one. It’s designed to overcome the complexity and cost of operating a multi-regional cloud ecosystem at a fixed and cost-effective price.

No need to pay for hardware or software. You just pay for service.

No hardware to maintain. Maintenance is part of the platform.

No limits. Unlimited scalability is built in.

No need to monitor. Reliability and security guaranteed.

Nothing to modernize. It’s already in the plan.

No need for extra IT management. Platform support included 24/7/365.

See how easy your migration to cloud computing can be. Visit CloudKey.io and use the CloudKey Builder to design and configure a cloud computing environment that fits your needs and your budget.