Network security is a top concern for many companies with unexpected hacking attacks, viruses, and other threats coming from every direction. It’s a true minefield out there when it comes to keeping databases safe and using the Internet in general. In a lot of cases, the best prevention to problems is ensuring that solutions being […]
Security and “the Cloud” – Summary
Summary In this three part series on security and the cloud I have attempted to educate you about the meaning of the term “The Cloud” and some of the ways it can be used. Let’s have a quick recap for our attention impaired readers out there. 1) Cloud Backup – Ideal use case. Accomplishes the […]
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Security and “the Cloud” – Part 3
Part 3 – Cloud Storage Would you put your data in a bus station locker and hand out keys to those you want to share it with? Maybe. What purpose would this serve? What if you have data that you want other people at other organizations to be able to access? What if you need […]
Security and “the Cloud” – Part 2
Part Two – Cloud Hosting Would you run your network out of your neighbor’s house? Maybe. Let’s consider that you keep your network all at home. Technology is not your forte’ or hobby, you are a journalist, teacher, accountant, lawyer, surgeon, or corporate manager, you just use computers to get your work done. So you […]
Security and “the Cloud” – Part 1
Part One – Cloud Backup Would you take a backup copy of your data and store it in a bank vault for safekeeping in case of disaster? Maybe. Why would you do this? What if you want to be able to recover data in the event of a total loss due to fire, flood or […]
Introduction to Security and “the Cloud”
Overview – Security and “the Cloud” is a three part series from Dennis Smith, Echopath’s Chief Technical Architect. Check back each week for another part in this series. What is this mysterious “Cloud”, who runs it, what does “The Cloud” mean, when should I use and where the heck is it actually located? Let’s take […]