Today, there are still some company executives who hesitate to move their business to the cloud. When asked why they don’t want to take advantage of the cost savings and flexible processing it provides, their answers usually fall into one of two responses. First we may hear,
“Our company provides better data security.”
Unfortunately, these executives are not aware that top-tier cloud computing provides the best technology security available today – far better than most companies can afford, and thus better than their own systems can provide. And, to make things worse, they are missing out on all the benefits cloud processing offers for their companies.
Second, we hear,
“We can do it for less.”
Of course, cost is going to be a factor. Some decision makers believe they can get the best network, database, and application solutions at a lower price than going to the cloud – but they can’t! Critical aspects of the ideal system always end up being left out to cut costs. And good security costs money.
So, the question remains: Are company systems able to provide the same security as top-rated cloud providers? Let’s look at what makes networks and computers vulnerable from a security perspective. When you look at your company technology infrastructure, have you addressed these concerns?
1) Staff Safety Expertise Is Not Top Tier
Even medium-to-large companies generally only have limited security resources on staff. A lack of experience is always present as well. Today, the government or top-level cloud service providers employ most top-level security experts due to the high wages they command.
2) Software Easily Becomes Outdated
Company-owned operations systems software and other infrastructure software gets outdated frequently, and its version levels behind current offerings. This leaves your processing vulnerable to exploitation of weakness.
3) Hardware Is Easily Outdated Too
Physical network security devices such as firewalls, routers, and switches can also become vulnerable when they are not maintained at state-of-the-art levels due to budget constraints and sometimes lack of local knowledge.
4) Systems / Database Personnel Are Not Top Level
Companies cannot afford high-level systems or database personnel. This means that companies do not properly design program implementations. This makes them less resistant to security breaches.
5) Meeting Unanticipated Growth Immediately Is Not
Most company infrastructures do not allow for immediate expansion to accommodate unanticipated data growth or application usage. System failures and data loss are often the result.
6) System Failures Cause Big Company Losses
Many companies do not have automated, remote site, failover capabilities, which are designed to prevent loss in servicing. Nor do most companies keep duplicate databases in separate locations.
Going To The Cloud With XXXXX Makes Sense
XXXXXXXX employs the top, highest-regarded safety, network and systems engineers around. For over 15 years we have delivered comprehensive, flexible and cost-effective security solutions to enterprise clients. Our clients think of us as their trusted advisor, who they know will protect their valuable data and IT assets.
If you would like to learn what services and security we can provide your company with, give me a call at xxx-xxx-xxxx or contact me at xxxxxx@xxxxxxx.com.