Cloud Computing Security Might Not Just Be Vapour

Nairobi — One of the data storage technologies that has received both hype and a mixed blend of myths and truths is cloud computing.

The corporate world

In the corporate world, information is power. Hence, for any innovation to be wholly accepted in companies, it has to capture then the critical aspect of data secrecy, sensitivity and usage.

Although cloud computing transforms the computing environment in companies, the bare fact is that the safety environment can be compromised.

The cloud data can be rendered open to sniffers through internet access that has Un-secured WiFi connections in the company.

And for them to stay in business, they market their services with state-of-the-art data security measures. On the issues of transmission and access of data, the company seeking cloud services has a role to play.

Whether it's software as a service, infrastructure as a service, platform as a service, or any variant of XaaS, the basic aspects not worth neglecting are the integration of proper access controls and deployment of encryption innovation.