data security in the cloud

The pandemic reveals our need for data security in the cloud

The COVID-19 pandemic forced a mass exodus from corporate offices, prompting a surge in the number of work from home staff who rely on the cloud to remain productive. This sudden shift in operations introduces many challenges to IT departments, especially with regard to data security. Let’s take a look at some of them. [...]

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How to maximize colocation and the public cloud for your business

Many companies are migrating to the public cloud for very good reasons. Cloud technology can help you save a lot of money, improve your operation’s flexibility, and open you up to new solutions that make business processes more efficient. But migration isn’t a practical option for businesses with concerns such as:

● Business-critical legacy applications that cannot be migrated to the cloud
● Security or compliance issues brought about by the public cloud’s multitenant structure
● Users having limited control and visibility over the public cloud environment

Such businesses usually use on-premises (on-prem) servers, invest in third-party private clouds, or implement colocation. Colocation, in particular, is a popular option because it offers most of the benefits of on-premises and cloud servers while being a lot easier on a company’s finances. [...]

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world backup day

World Backup Day: How to secure your cloud backups

World Backup Day is an important reminder to businesses that no one is immune to the risk of data loss, whether it's due to a natural disaster, a cyberattack, or simply human error. That's why it's so important to have a robust cloud backup solution in place and to make sure those backups are secure all the time. In this blog, we'll discuss five tips for keeping your cloud backups safe and secure. [...]

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zero trust cloud security framework

Zero trust cloud security framework; why you need it

2022 was a year of significant data breaches, and some of them may have even affected businesses in Campbell, California. One look at the top breaches last year shows that even well-known companies are not safe from cyberattacks. These include Twitter, Uber, and MediBank to name a few. [...]

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