Security in the Cloud grows from knowledge of the intelligent crowd.
Finding critical vulnerabilities, controlling spam can solve problems
faster than before. Previously we published two critical articles in the
series of Security in the Cloud; first one is Visibility and Control of Security in the Cloud and The Divided Responsibilities in
Security in the Cloud. Here is another important article on the same series – Security in the Cloud, it is more bold and more obvious.
SaaS (Software as a Service ) are now often referred to as the
Security
Service offer, particularly to the small and medium enterprises as it
inherits the capabilities to ensure security without a lot of
professionals and sophisticated infrastructure. We, however, were forced
to keep the concept of pure security appliances – the offer in the
security of the cloud is restricted from many providers despite full
expressions.
Security in the Cloud begins with Anti-spam and security for the mail
In own company no installation or
maintenance and care of the security solution is required; but the
dangerous files and the mail
softwares
receiving incriminating spam messages are not only limited in its own
network. By using certified data centers and Service Level Agreement
(SLA), a secure e-mail operation is possible; additional modules such as
an e-mail archiving provide additional benefits when it comes to
compliance. Companies using such a security solution from the cloud must
be able to trust the seller. This can be regulated by SLA. In addition,
here; as opposed to a fully hosted email solution such as those in
Microsoft Office 365 offers – only the selected security services are
operated in the cloud. Additional modules such as virus protection and
e-mail firewall offers other security services that can also be managed
through a web interface.
Security in the Cloud and Secure storage in the cloud
Those who uses the
software
like of Dropbox , Google Drive and Skydrive, must keep an critical eye
open. Although the vendors promise unison to keep the data safe and
often they also offer an encrypted connection to its servers for secure
storage but these are not sufficient. To exchange data within
organizations and workgroups were made popular by Dropbox, it is
popular because of the independence of location and platform and almost a
kind of informal standard.
The provider of the solution must have
the full confidence of users – also with regard to the continuity of the
service. In a short practical test, it can be convinced that the
solution can be managed easily via the web interface.
Software Update is important
It is a good idea for users in the SME
environment to offer a simple solution to the patch and update reliably,
it regulates the direct connection with the anti-virus client software.
Important points are - Automated updates of operating systems and
applications, Distinction between highly-critical, critical and
non-critical updates.
Using only the reputed services
Everyone knows that a reputed band,
although never fully protects; but to keep their brand value, at least
invests the effort more than the others. Unfortunately, many companies
still misses the protection of social media applications. They are by
very principle, designed to be independent from the terminal and most
completely work on
cloud.
The more difficult it becomes to find and use the appropriate safety
measures. Blocking connectivity to Facebook, Twitter and various
Google applications can not be a long term solution.
