Category: Cloud Security
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On-premises vs cloud security: What are the pros and cons?
Image: denisismagilov/Adobe Stock As a system administrator, I’ve worked with both on-premises and cloud-based systems in order to support business operations, and I can definitely say I have some preferences and observations regarding each type of environment. The “old way” of having exclusively on-site data centers isn’t necessarily dead yet, and I do believe a…
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9 top Dropbox alternatives: Free and premium tools
Image: Nicole Lienemann/Adobe Stock Dropbox can be a useful tool for file-sharing needs, but as businesses scale, it can easily out-price smaller budgets. Growing businesses that use Dropbox may quickly become frustrated with the tool’s pricing and fees compared to the features it offers. When that happens, they may find themselves on the hunt for…
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Top 5 best practices for cloud security
Image: pickup/Adobe Stock Protecting data and applications in the cloud involves managing people, processes and technology with stringent policies. There has been a tremendous increase in the number of organizations migrating to the cloud due to its excellent reliability, scalability and reduced costs. SEE: Hiring Kit: Cloud Engineer (TechRepublic Premium) Cloud security plays a key…
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Top 5 trends to watch in cloud security
Cloud security solutions continue to emerge as threats to cloud resources evolve. However, what are the common trends to look out for in cloud security in the coming years? Let’s find out. Image: natali_mis/Adobe Stock The evolution of cloud computing technology has enabled many businesses to improve their competitive agility and reduce the cost of…
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Cloud security market forecast to surpass $123 billion by 2032
Image: estherpoon/Adobe Stock The rate of cloud technology adoption among enterprises has risen significantly in recent years. However, this increase in adoption has also given rise to incidents of cloud security vulnerabilities, leaving enterprises to look for cloud security solutions. This situation has precipitated a boom in the cloud security market. According to a comprehensive…