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Author:  mansi [ Wed Apr 05, 2017 6:15 pm ]
Post subject:  How Secure is Cloud Hosting?

How Secure is Cloud Hosting?

Author:  shrisha [ Wed Apr 05, 2017 6:37 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: How Secure is Cloud Hosting?

Cloud hosting has grown exponentially and is providing dozens of services to the customers. Storing the data on cloud servers has become easier than ever. Benefits like seamless automatic backup services and managing files has attracted many users towards cloud hosting services. Like many other technologies, cloud hosting also has privacy and cloud security controls. It stores large amount of information, hence security remains utmost concern. Being a large database, it has been attacked by hackers, due to which cloud hosting has attracted a lot of scrutiny. To ensure safety on cloud, remember few things:

1. Encryption Method: For any cloud system, the foremost defense is encryption. This method utilizes complex algorithms to conceal the information effectively. As decryption requires lot of computer processing, it comparatively keeps the information safe.

2. Password Protection: A typical password with uppercase, lowercase, capital letters and numeric value reduces the risk of hacking.

3. Keep Multiple Copies of Data: Cloud should never be used as a sole location. Cloud's longevity is a biggest concern and outside control of the user. Also, keeping local copies of data helps in temporary cloud outages and you will never be at the mercy of cloud’s up-time.

Cloud hosting is a tool, which performs lot of functions, and it has its own dangers. So, it is always better to be ready for the risks involved in it.

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