A cloud computing solution can be an exciting, fun, productive, and all-around game changer for your organisation’s operations and productivity, however, before getting on this ride, you need to be aware of the potential risks and how to stay safe.
In this article, we will give you some practical cyber security tips on how to keep your cloud solution secure so you can make the most of this incredible opportunity.
Why Cloud Is Still The Way Forward
Reduced IT costs, scalability and seamless remote working processes…
These are just a few of the benefits to your organisation when adopting cloud technology.
“But what about the security concerns?” you ask…
Well, that is a valid point and it would be remiss of us not to mention how you can overcome this common barrier to adopting cloud technology, with a few easy to implement and effective cyber-security practices…
Three ways to protect your cloud from cyber-threats
#1 Multi-Factor Authentication
By adding another layer of protection to any sign-on attempt, you will be able to secure any logins to your accounts and portals, across an array of devices.
You can set up MFA in many ways, however, the most common is to implement a numbered code when you log into your email account.
#2 Back Up Your Data
In the unlikely and unfortunate event that your data is lost or compromised, you want to ensure your organisation can function and the day-to-day operations aren’t impacted.
By keeping either an on-prem copy of your data or implementing your cloud provider’s data backup solution, you will have peace of mind knowing your data is safe and secure across multiple channels.
#3 Implement Access Control
When you implement access control, files and sensitive information will only be accessible to those whom you have explicitly stated.
In the unlikely event, a hacker does gain control of your network, if they have entered through an employee who has low-level clearance and access, the risk is mitigated dramatically.
Conclusion
Like anything in life, there is never reward without risk, however, in saying that, the risk for cloud computing is almost non-existent if you implement our three tips in this article.
Through backing up your data, implementing access control and harnessing the simple yet effective power of multi-factor authentication, your cloud environment will be secure and safe from any malicious hackers who attempt to enter your network.