Cloud Computing: Discuss Is Cloud Computing Safe? (Essay Sample)

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2 February 2018
Cloud Computing
Cloud computing is a process in which network of remote servers hosted on the Internet is used to store, manage, and process data instead one’s own premises for the services needed.
Is cloud computing safe?
All over the world only 10% of the data is stored on cloud, despite there is big rise in platforms offered by different countries. This is because companies are aware of the risks which are mounting over the data stored in the cloud. Below is a list of some of those risks.
* The biggest risk is that your data can be misused, corrupted or stolen as you give control somebody else who is handling your data on remote servers. (Angels, Sara)
* Some companies outsource their cloud data to manage and secure from a third party. Companies get relax that their data is in safe hands and proper measures will be taken but in reality appropriate measures are not used by the third party.
* Cyber-attack such as distributed denial of service attacks are common problem faced by cloud computing users. You data can also be stolen by the user of same cloud computing system at other place.
* Some insiders can also be dangerous for your data and legal liability aftermath the data is stolen can also be not neglected as there will be lawsuits to happen b you or by somebody against you.
* In cloud computing you never know what is up ahead as anything can happen. ( Angels, Sara)
* There is also a constant threat that the person managing your data can access your machines or stole data at any point of time.
Safeguards to be taken to protect your data:
* Always try to avoid storing your confidential data on cloud servers as cyber-attacks and other risks are common, so it is better to have least amount of data store on the cloud.
* To get exact knowledge of cloud computing system works, first read the user agreement document provided by the system. This will help you understanding the issues and problems to be faced in future.
* Encrypting the data is the best way of making it secure on the cloud. Nobody is able to access your files without providing the password. In this technique files are first zipped and then password is applied. Also, be sure to apply a password which cannot be broken easily by the others.
* Always look for the cloud services which provide you encryption and decryption of your files locally.
* Always perform a backup of your data on timely basis. Cloud computing system provides you some facilities through which you can easily backup your data.
* Always remember to delete old f...