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While cloud security concerns are top of mind with many business owners, the benefits of the cloud far outweigh the risks. Nevertheless, as companies deploy cloud computing, taking cloud security seriously will ensure a smooth transition to the cloud.<\/span><\/p>\n

Top Cloud Security Concerns<\/h1>\n

If you are moving your business to the cloud it is important to understand and address your security needs. For many companies, the top concerns of cloud security are cloud service provider\u2019s encryption policies, business continuity and disaster recovery capability, data protection and data integrity. There are a number of other critical concerns, such as the physical security, identity and access management, and regulatory compliance.<\/p>\n

How to Protect your Data in the Cloud<\/h1>\n

Create Strong Passwords<\/h2>\n

An important step you can take to protect your data in the cloud is to create a policy for passwords within your organization. By requiring a string of text combining numbers, letters (both uppercase and lowercase), and special characters your employees will avoid common passwords that are easily hacked. Also, ensure that your company policy requires changes to passwords regularly and asks employees to use unique passwords when accessing the cloud from their desktops.<\/p>\n

Network Compliance<\/h2>\n

In addition to creating strong passwords, it\u2019s important for your company to keep your network in compliance. Your network is secure as its\/ weakest point of access. \u00a0Ensure desktops, laptops, tablets and smartphones are maintained with the latest operating system patches and are protected by up to date antivirus and antimalware definition updates.<\/p>\n

End User Training on Security<\/h2>\n

Employees with a clear understanding of security policy and related risks will help keep your data protected in the cloud. \u00a0Employees educated in the importance of password protection and network compliance may help allay cloud security concerns. \u00a0According to CompTIA\u2019s 9th Annual Information Security Trends study, only 3 in 10 customers report engaging in heavy and comprehensive review of their company\u2019s security policies.<\/p>\n

Has your company reviewed how you want to handle security, reliability, compliance, and legal issues related to your cloud service? If not, consider contacting a cloud computing professional to review your cloud security policies today.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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