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    Tips to Protect Cloud Data from Hackers

    It is the most important precaution one can take to ensure the security of cloud data. Misuse of data is one thing, but losing potentially valuable data from one's end might have disastrous implications  

    Tips to Protect Cloud Data from Hackers

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    It is the most important precaution one can take to ensure the security of cloud data. Misuse of data is one thing, but losing potentially valuable data from one's end might have disastrous implications.

    Fremont, CA: Cloud computing is a popular platform among businesses. Firms can constantly work because of the ease of data sharing and the availability of data 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Although the cloud service is extremely convenient, users should be aware that data may be jeopardized if organizations do not take adequate precautions. The large collection of raw and processed data in the cloud attracts potential hackers, resulting in potential data breaches. Even if the data is handed over to an expert, the owner must be aware of its exact location. Here are a few pointers to help companies secure the security of their data on the cloud.

    Check Local Backup

    It is the most important precaution one can take to ensure the security of cloud data. Misuse of data is one thing, but losing potentially valuable data from one's end might have disastrous implications. Especially in the IT business, where information is everything, losing data files could result in not only a large financial loss but also legal action.

    Do Not Store Sensitive Information

    Many businesses refrain from storing personal data on their servers, and there is a logic behind the decision - saving sensitive information becomes the organization's responsibility. Compromise with such data might lead to dire consequences for the company. In the past, such challenges have dragged giants like Facebook into court. Uploading sensitive data is also incorrect from the customer's point of view. Simply avoid storing such critical information in the cloud.

    Encrypt Data

    Encrypting data before transferring it to the cloud is a great way to protect oneself from unwelcome hackers. As an extra degree of security, one can use local encryption. This strategy, known in cryptography as zero-knowledge proof, will even safeguard one's data from service providers and administrators. As a result, select a service provider who offers the required data encryption. Additionally, if one is already using an encrypted cloud service, having a preliminary round of encryption for one's files will provide one with a little extra security.

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