Cloud Computing: The Threat From Within – When Mobile Imperils Your Business’ Security
January 2, 2014
Grazed from Business2Community. Author: Jamie Wadell.
Whilst the benefits of today’s online technologies are vast and varied, it’s nearly impossible for a novice to grasp the full extent of the online threats we expose ourselves to on a daily basis. According to a security survey by Fortinet’s, the levels of ignorance to more complex hazards is dangerously high.
Whether caused by inadequate safety measures or human error, enough leaks and security breaches have been reported in the news to make us wonder just how vulnerable our data really is. The evolution of cloud computing and the boom in tablet and smartphone sales leaves little room for doubt: the remote access phenomenon is moving ahead full steam…
“The access of data anywhere from any device or platform poses a very challenging security environment for organizations. BYOD [Bring Your Own Device] further complicates the matter [by] driving companies to develop air tight security policies. Mobile security has thus become an urgent mandate on every company’s technology roadmap” said Cenzic’s chief marketing officer, Bala Venkat. It poses the question: what should businesses take into account?…
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