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The trend of cloud computing is picking up and more and more people are making use of this. Via Peter Azzopardi 
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Data Breach: Here is an informative infographic reviewing data breaches as well as another one (below) created by the group at: cloudhance.com Via Peter Azzopardi
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Security is a real issue even though it is true that cloud computing is just as safe as traditional systems when it comes to apparent vulnerabilities and security holes. This is because of the nature of cloud computing, the public cloud, there are a lot more people with proximity access to the data. What I mean is that compared to an in-house system where there is virtually no connection to the outside internet, the whole world will now be potentially be able to just walk up to your door, so to speak, in public cloud systems. Via Peter Azzopardi
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There are benefits in using cloud technologies - cost savings, improved productivity, etc. But - just how safe is the cloud? Via Peter Azzopardi, juandoming
Mike Ellsworth's curator insight,
February 21, 2013 4:47 PM
Yeah, I've wondered about denial of service attacks and the cloud. Could cost you a bunch if you pay by the cycle . . . 
AlGonzalezinfo's curator insight,
February 22, 2013 6:56 AM
Good information on this graphic, especially about the security threat from employees and contratctors |
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Hopefully this discussion will shed some light for those not directly involved in the information industry. It will also help you to answer the question, "Should I be in the cloud, and if so how do I get there?".... Via Peter Azzopardi
Peter Azzopardi's curator insight,
June 11, 2014 5:39 PM
Definition: Simply stated, cloud computing occurs when you are using a desktop computer, notbook, tablet or phone attached to an Internet carrier and you access some sort of computer application ........
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Johann Robbertze's curator insight,
June 12, 2014 7:25 AM
You can't afford not to be on board. Well-written article.
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Security is a real issue even though it is true that cloud computing is just as safe as traditional systems when it comes to apparent vulnerabilities and security holes. This is because of the nature of cloud computing, the public cloud, there are a lot more people with proximity access to the data. What I mean is that compared to an in-house system where there is virtually no connection to the outside internet, the whole world will now be potentially be able to just walk up to your door, so to speak, in public cloud systems. Via Peter Azzopardi, juandoming
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Enterprises moving to the cloud have to understand that they are not simply purchasing a specific product or service. Rather, they are entering into a core partnership with their cloud providers. Via Peter Azzopardi
Peter Azzopardi's curator insight,
March 4, 2013 5:30 PM
Trust it! Why not? With a cloud service there is certainly less internal politics. Especially in smaller companies (SMBs) IT departments can be a bit too intrusive, or let me change that, feel like they can be.
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Peter Azzopardi's curator insight,
February 15, 2013 5:34 AM
Full Market Pulse Survey (based on interviews of 400 IT and business leaders at large companies in the US and UK) here: http://www.sailpoint.com/news/press/press-release.php?release=112 |
Data stored on cloud is safe from hard drive crash and theft and you can access your data anywhere across the globe as long as you have an internet connection. Cloud acts like a storehouse for unlimited data digitally.