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Beware the thundercloud!
Cloud Computing has been gaining prominence in the IT world for a number of years, particularly because it offers companies flexibility and easier scalability, but just how secure is it? To help us better understand the security threats, Cloud Computing can be categorised as follows:
Unconstrained data growth can impact your operational performance
According to a recent article on globalindustrynews.com referencing a Science Journal study; the total volume of data stored across the earth totals a staggering 295 exabytes as of 2007, with some scientists suggesting we could be fast approaching one zettabyte of digital storage. Whilst this covers data on all forms of digital storage, it does pose serious questions for businesses of all sizes:
Data protection: social networks show the right direction
This is perhaps a provocative assertion given the mixed record on the protection of personal data in social networks. On one hand companies that operate these social media vehicles have regularly been laissez-faire with the privacy of their users. Frequently changing the terms and conditions of use, bringing new features that "open" sharing information for commercial purposes are just two recent examples. "It’s not the way forward.” – so says Gerome Billois head of the Information Security practice in DMW’s strategic partner Solucom
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