10 Worst Cloud Security Threats Of 2015
What are some of the biggest cloud security issues that could affect your business this year? Here's a closer look at 10 of the worst cloud security threats of 2015 and how you can mitigate these issues.
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What are some of the biggest cloud security issues that could affect your business this year? Here's a closer look at 10 of the worst cloud security threats of 2015 and how you can mitigate these issues.
The Home Depot (HD), JPMorgan Chase (JPM) and even the White House were breached last year. Data encryption tools, however, can help your business avoid data breaches in 2015.
Are you backing up your cloud data? If not, you could suffer data loss, which can be problematic for businesses of all sizes.
A distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack can take down a cloud service at any time. The number of DDoS attacks rose 50 percent in 2013, but businesses that use DDoS protection services can stop these attacks.
A hacker who illegally accesses any of your accounts can easily collect data that you may have stored on the cloud. Update your passwords regularly to secure your accounts.
Malicious insiders pose myriad threats to businesses. Thankfully, companies can develop best practices for employees to secure their accounts, and ultimately, reduce the risk of insider attacks.
Your business leverages the cloud, but do all of your employees understand how the cloud works? Insufficient cloud computing due diligence can cause security problems for businesses. Teaching workers about the cloud, and how to secure it, is vital.
Malware is an ongoing problem for businesses worldwide, but companies that keep their anti-malware software up to date can mitigate this issue.
Like malware, viruses can wreak havoc on the cloud. To stop viruses, a business can use antivirus software and encourage its employees to update this software regularly.
Phishing attacks are dangerous and can cause long-lasting damage, but a business that educates its workers about these attacks can protect its sensitive information that is stored on the cloud.
Bring-your-own-device (BYOD) is becoming increasingly important for businesses across the globe, but BYOD also can create security risks. A business that institutes BYOD policies, however, can improve its cloud security.
Bring-your-own-device (BYOD) is becoming increasingly important for businesses across the globe, but BYOD also can create security risks. A business that institutes BYOD policies, however, can improve its cloud security.
What are some of the biggest cloud security issues that could affect your business this year? Here's a closer look at 10 of the worst cloud security threats of 2015 and how you can mitigate these issues.
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