Cloud Computing Safety

Mar 31
07:41

2011

John Klein

John Klein

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Cloud computing has been around for a while. It lets a series of users have a virtual private network over long distances. A large server the user probably never sees handles all of the information for the networks it uses off in the distance.

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Because the user does not have direct control over how the server operates,Cloud Computing Safety Articles the user may wonder if it is safe.

The average user does not need to worry about untrustworthy parties gaining access to his data. The administrators of the cloud typically do not check on the activities users. One feature of networks built with cloud computing makes them safer than the average office LAN. Cloud computers run network operating systems. For network operating systems, security is a major concern. Because of the increased need for security, a VPN run this way will probably be more secure

So, if you are wondering whether or not you should set up a network of this type, the answer does not come down to whether or not it is secure. The answer comes down to whether or not it is the right model for your business. A small business contained in one office can probably get by with a wired local area network. A small business where the users are constantly in different locations will benefit.

Although it is not entirely fair, there is one caveat about cloud computing. Microsoft has taken great pains to make its network operating system more secure in recent years. Despite these steps, Linux and UNIX based systems still have the advantage. If you want the best security, be sure to ask what operating system is running on the server. If the answer is Windows, you may or may not want to go elsewhere depending on how much security you need.