{"id":901,"date":"2018-07-11T07:00:23","date_gmt":"2018-07-11T07:00:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ringcentral.com\/small-business\/blog\/?p=901"},"modified":"2024-07-23T07:47:09","modified_gmt":"2024-07-23T14:47:09","slug":"cloud-security-and-mobility-how-safe-are-you-in-the-cloud-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"\/us\/en\/blog\/cloud-security-and-mobility-how-safe-are-you-in-the-cloud-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Cloud security and mobility: how safe are you in the cloud?"},"content":{"rendered":"

The cloud has become a staple in both consumer and business technology. It\u2019s funny how some people don\u2019t know what the cloud is while actually using it in their daily lives. After all, if you\u2019re using social media sites like Facebook\u00ae<\/sup> and Twitter or sending email through Gmail\u2122<\/sup> or Yahoo Mail, you\u2019re automatically using the cloud. Where do you think all that information is stored? Certainly not on your computer.<\/p>\n

Same goes for businesses. A lot of the most popular business apps, like Google\u2019s Google Workspace or Microsoft\u00ae<\/sup> Microsoft 365\u2122<\/sup>, are cloud-based. Our very own RingCentral takes pride in being the industry leader in providing cloud business communications solutions.<\/p>\n

What is the cloud?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

For context, the term \u201ccloud\u201d refers to the remote network or data center used to store files or host services, which are then delivered to different devices through the internet. RingCentral, for example, has multiple data centers across the US where the service is hosted.<\/p>\n

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The “cloud” refers to the remote network used to store files and host services, which are then delivered via the Internet<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Companies that are subscribed to RingCentral are able to access and use their cloud-based phone system<\/a> through internet-connected devices, like IP phones<\/a>, smartphones, tablets, and desktop and laptop computers.<\/p>\n

Cloud computing security issues and challenges<\/strong><\/h2>\n

While we\u2019re now used to the technology, it doesn\u2019t change the fact that companies are essentially entrusting sensitive information to third-party providers. In addition, the information also travels through the public internet where it\u2019s at risk of being intercepted.<\/p>\n

In an article back in January, CSO from IDG enumerated the top 12 cloud security threats for 2018<\/a>. It includes security risks such as data breaches and data loss as well as inadequate identity, credential, and access management.<\/p>\n

How secure is the cloud?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

While there are security risks, the cloud is actually much more secure than you think<\/a>. A lot of the security issues are associated with cloud services that are what you can call less than reputable.<\/p>\n

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The cloud is actually much more secure than most local business networks<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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But if you\u2019re dealing with the top providers in the cloud game like Microsoft, Google, and RingCentral, then you\u2019re more or less safe (though in the field of IT security, no system is 100% secure).<\/p>\n

As the top names in the industry, it\u2019s their business to make their cloud system as secure as possible. After all, their reputation is at stake here.<\/p>\n

What security information do you need your cloud solutions provider to provide?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Reputable or not, cloud security<\/a> should always be a priority especially when you\u2019re entrusting sensitive data and business processes to a third-party cloud provider.<\/p>\n

Even if the cloud provider has a good reputation for security, it still pays to know how exactly they are keeping your data safe.<\/p>\n

That is why you should be diligent in finding out as much as you can about the types of security measures and policies the cloud services you\u2019re considering are implementing to make sure their systems are secure.<\/p>\n

Ask your cloud solutions providers about:<\/p>\n