Cloud Security

Before signing up for any cloud solution, make sure it is secure! How can you tell? Security in the cloud is similar to security anywhere: there are some basic components that must be secured regardless of whether your data is on your laptop, or in the cloud

Physical Security: All technology relies on physical equipment, and whether that equipment is in your office building, or powering a private cloud from a datacenter, the equipment must be kept protected. The equipment should be locked, secured from theft and vandalism, and resistant to natural forces such as fire and flood. Every datacenter will offer their own set of features, so be sure to check before you buy.

Reviora’s answer to physical security is that your data will be protected physically by enterprise class datacenters complete with biometric access, video cameras, multiple doors, security systems, and even physical security guards.

Virtual Security: Whether your data is on your laptop or in the cloud, it must be protected from hackers and unwanted eyes. It should be guarded by multiple layers of devices and software to protect it. The most important layers is that of the firewall and if you are storing any type of financial or enterprise data, it will need to be an enterprise class system that will not only limit all traffic except for the traffic you want, but also fend off denial of service or intrusion detection attempts.

With the private cloud from Reviora, your data will be protected by powerful firewalls, intrusion detection, physical security devices and virtual software, and the highest level of locked-down access available.

Intellectual knowledge: The best security hardware and software are worthless if they are not managed correctly, or if the user puts their password on a sticky note on their monitor, security is compromised. When you select an excellent datacenter or private cloud solution, you can be assured that experts are running and supporting your data to the best level.  You might have experts on staff, but you will need to evaluate the cost of sending them to ongoing training and having them keep up with daily changes to threats, as well as investing regularly in the latest physical technology with the proper configuration.

- written and published by Brian Sallee for Reviora, the leading provider of managed private cloud solutions for ERP software and hosted dynamics. Call 888-REVIORA for questions or comments