Cloud computing is the process of outsourcing data from privately owned computers for storage on remote servers. The service is gaining popularity particularly among organisations that want to store and manage data with cheaper, smaller and more efficient processors that consume less energy than standard systems.
In spite of the economic and convenience benefits that come with cloud services, there have been security concerns over the threat of hacking , lack of back-up, should remote servers fail and lack of privacy protection. In addition, due to the use of virtual machines by most cloud vendors to store data for multiple companies on a single server or processor, there is a perceived lack of control and an increase in the likelihood of data leakage and security breaches.
Thankfully, it appears that most cloud vendors and cloud server hosting service providers such as Peer 1 are working very hard to address growing concerns as more requirements and challenges emerge.
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What steps should be taking to ensure the security and safety of cloud computing? Do you agree with suggestions that creating a global cloud security standard will ensure that cloud providers are more accountable for the services they provide?
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Yeah, the challenges are huge but those who are good won’t find themselves troubled..
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The technology for storing data has greatly evolved in a very short time. From the increasing storage capacity to remote storing of data. It’s just amazing how easy it is now to store data since we now have a lot of options. Cloud Computing is a good example of storing data efficiently. This is a very promising technology.
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From universities to shopping malls to grocery stores where there are more that POS unit working, the cloud computing makes it easy to compute sales. Marketing products through the networking scheme also allow technopreneurs and the head to get updates of their financial status. But I agree, it is more prone to hacking. I wonder how this can be prevented.
Yes Gajan Dave your right, good don’t like trouble, only they want is a peace life..
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Policing the Internet has been problematic, so maintaining security on Cloud servers will no doubt prove similarly difficult. If you don’t control the data on your host machine then any remote system can be hacked – despite even the most stringent controls being implemented. For Cloud servers, the threat of such hacking would currently not make these systems a trusted and viable options for many commercial applications – such as those used in the banking and finance sectors.
Cloud server hosting is definitely advantageous as far as storage, but choosing who you decide to use as your cloud server should be strictly made on the server’s security credentials. Hacking will always remain, but it will be the cloud hosting company who needs to continue to insure that they have a “fortress” and it’s impenetrable by threats, but trying to regulate it globally would be difficult as there is no standards yet in place. Choose wisely!
Totally agree. As the technology becomes more profound reputation and experience will become a strong point for Cloud hosts who want to be successful.
With the ongoing developments that cloud computing providers are making, it may be safe to say that security concerns are continuously being addressed. One thing is for sure, cloud computing is the future. This will likely change how people use information technology.
clould computing is a new innovation in tech world , for making life & networking easier .
A global cloud security standard would be a wise step. Seeing as it is becoming a more important part of our future. Looking at the next generation of telephones, tablet pcs and pc’s the cloud is becoming normal really fast. So we better start it out right, or else we will have to fix it after a big hacking scandal.
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I can see how cloud security would help increase the speed of all internet devices. Security software has always been way to clunky and inefficient in my opinion.
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