Cloud data Storage in 2020
Cloud computing is an internet based computing where virtual shared servers provide software, infrastructure, platform, and other resources and hosting them to customers on a pay-as-you use basis. Cloud vendors make much of storage redundancy, but it takes more than multiple copies to protect data. With the majority of businesses in 2020 using cloud storage these days, it’s so easy to set up and use and it’s a great way to keep your data safe. We’re going to take a closer look at how secure your data really is in the cloud.
Cloud data Storage – Cloud data encryption
To keep data secure, the front line of defense for any cloud system is encryption. Encryption methods utilize complex algorithms to conceal cloud-protected information. To decipher encrypted files, would-be hackers would need the encryption key. 
Although encrypted information is not 100% uncrackable, decryption requires a huge amount of computer processing power, forensic software, and a lot of time. Learn about Delottie’s Cloud Storage Need to Know here. Fortunately, most storage services will encrypt the data while it’s traveling back and forth, making it impossible to read even if someone captures the files. If your cloud storage works through a Web app, look for “https” instead of “http” in front of the URL in your browser’s address bar. That extra “s” indicates the form is using secure HTTP. If you have a standalone cloud storage app installed on your computer, check to be sure that app uses some type of encryption for its Internet exchanges. Check out AgileIT’s tips on securing and encrypting Cloud Data here.
Cloud data Storage – Content Control
Most cloud storage vendors allow you to share your data with others by generating links to folders or files or by sending a collaboration invitation to others. With that being said, one of the main benefits of using cloud storage is that you get to share with others while restricting and controlling your shared content.
Cloud data Storage – Hybrid storage
While using a mixture of on premise and cloud storage increases productivity, it also makes managing the security of the data stored across multiple environments very challenging. According to recent research, 56% of SMBs say that it’s difficult managing the security of data living in hybrid infrastructures. Learn about Tech Target’s take on Hybrid Storage here.
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APIs and storage gateways
Some enterprises use cloud storage APIs or storage gateways to help them migrate their data onto the cloud. These tools act as a middleman between the user and the storage provider. They may help your workers access and manage the data on your cloud, but an insecure API or gateway might cause a lot of damage to your data. If you want or need to use a storage API or gateway, make sure you choose one that has reputable security features. Have a look at Amazon’s information on API here.
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