The cloud storage phenomenon has resulted in a widely used platform used by both companies and individuals as an easy means to store their data.

However, as is typical with new technology, the security has fallen behind and left many users vulnerable to intrusions on their privacy that could result in data loss and theft. This problem is due in large part to the factors that make cloud security difficult. (At Virtual Internet an intense effort has been made to use the latest technology and standards (including ISO 9001 and 27001 certification) to safeguard and protect user data. However, challenges will always remain as we move towards zero defect.)

Internal network vulnerability

Security measures can only be installed on networks that do not have preexisting security issues. Many enterprise level networks have issues that pre-date the implementation of cloud storage platforms. Because many companies are simply not willing to undergo …