Learn what the cloud can do for you

Keeping your data in the cloud can have a whole host of security benefits. With flexible working policies being introduced into more and more workplaces, it’s becoming increasingly common for employees to work remotely. If a device used to access company data was to get lost or stolen, thankfully there are ways to restrict access to your data remotely. With the right tools, you could remove the lost device’s ability to access your information, preventing it from falling into the wrong hands.

In order to make the most of these features, you’ll need to do a little research before selecting where exactly to store your data and which cloud tools to use.

Backup your data

One of the most important steps to keep your data secure involves backing up your data. This means that in the unlikely event that you do experience a problem with the cloud, you’ll still have another copy.

Whether you choose to keep an electronic copy or back the information up on a different cloud computing platform, the important thing is that you avoid keeping all your eggs in one basket.

Use strong passwords

As tempted as you may be to use short and simple passwords that are easy to remember, weak login details are often ineffective when it comes to protecting your business assets. Think of it this way, the easier your passwords are to remember, the easier they are for robots and humans to guess. So rather than using your birthday or your street address as your password, use a combination of random letters and numbers. Take a look at our guide to creating strong passwords for help.

Educate employees

Educating employees on the importance of data security can be a great way of protecting company data. From emphasising the importance of using strong passwords to teaching employees to use public Wi-Fi hotspots safely, there’s plenty you can do to help workers help you!

Ask for help

You don’t have to have extensive cloud computing knowledge or security wisdom to keep your company data safe and secure in the cloud. Don’t be afraid to ask for help from those who’ve spent years working in the IT industry. By recruiting an IT support company to take control of your cloud operations on your behalf, you can pass the IT side of things over to someone else while you focus on what you do best.