{"id":8247,"date":"2013-07-15T14:52:00","date_gmt":"2013-07-15T14:52:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/cloudcomputing.sys-con.com\/node\/2736312"},"modified":"2013-07-15T14:52:00","modified_gmt":"2013-07-15T14:52:00","slug":"the-top-five-things-the-cloud-can-deliver-if-you-get-your-security-right","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/icloud.pe\/blog\/the-top-five-things-the-cloud-can-deliver-if-you-get-your-security-right\/","title":{"rendered":"The Top Five Things the Cloud Can Deliver \u2013 If You Get Your Security Right"},"content":{"rendered":"

Everyone has an opinion about the \u2018Cloud\u2019 and its effect on business \u2013 some believe it is dark and scary and fraught with unnecessary risk, while others would argue it\u2019s silver lined and the path to greater business performance and cost savings. The truth is that the Cloud undeniably has the potential to open up a whole new dimension of opportunities to businesses \u2013 but only if data security is properly addressed.
\nFirst let\u2019s dispel any misperceptions you might have about the cloud. It\u2019s nothing mystical, nothing whimsical, nothing to be afraid of. Or is it? The reason many fear the cloud is its reputation as a dangerous, risky place. And that is true. Anything beyond the physical perimeter of the organization is also, theoretically, beyond the physical protection of the organization. Let\u2019s face it, there are dangers and risks out there, but that doesn\u2019t mean you have to stay behind a locked door. Instead, by arming yourself with the right security you can stay clear of danger and fully tap into the cloud\u2019s potential. <\/p>\n

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Everyone has an opinion about the ‘Cloud’ and its effect on business – some believe it is dark and scary and fraught with unnecessary risk, while others would argue it’s silver lined and the path to greater business performance and cost savings. The truth is that the Cloud undeniably has the potential to open up a whole new dimension of opportunities to businesses – but only if data security is properly addressed.
\nFirst let’s dispel any misperceptions you might have about the cloud. It’s nothing mystical, nothing whimsical, nothing to be afraid of. Or is it? The reason many fear the cloud is its reputation as a dangerous, risky place. And that is true. Anything beyond the physical perimeter of the organization is also, theoretically, beyond the physical protection of the organization. Let’s face it, there are dangers and risks out there, but that doesn’t mean you have to stay behind a locked door. Instead, by arming yourself with the right security you can stay clear of danger and fully tap into the cloud’s potential. <\/p>\n

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