There are many known benefits that cloud computing has brought to businesses over the years. When it comes to cloud computing, most people focus only on the benefits though — glossing over the inevitable disadvantages. Even though cloud computing works for most businesses, it’s important to recognize that there are some downsides before making the switch. Here are three such... Read More
Top Considerations Before Migrating to the Hybrid Cloud
Hybrid cloud environments are becoming increasingly popular solution for storing data. But is a hybrid environment a good fit for your business? Here are two factors to consider before making the leap. Factor #1: Hybrid clouds revive old data centers If your business has put off updating your technologies (including storage space), fear not. You can jump your business ahead quickly merely by... Read More
Drupal CMS Flaw Could Leave One Million Websites Vulnerable to Hackers
Although there are countless benefits to content management systems, they also have a few downsides. Recently, this disadvantage became evident when headlines surfaced that a popular CMS called Drupal had a vulnerability that could make it possible for as many as one million websites to be attacked by hackers and cybercriminals if the security loophole wasn’t patched. Drupal labeled the... Read More
Key Factors for Data Storage and Migration in Hybrid Cloud Environments
Are you thinking about migrating your business to a hybrid cloud environment? There has been a definite uptick in the number of organizations utilizing hybrid cloud environments for their storage needs. This increase in hybrid usage has brought with it lessons for organizations who are still on the fence about adopting their own hybrid cloud environments. Before throwing your organization into... Read More
3 Ways Cloud Computing is Exposing IAM Faults
Identity and access management (IAM), the security and business discipline of computer security that focuses on providing the correct individuals the access they need for resources, is far from perfect. Cloud computing is showing exactly where these problems are located. Below are three areas where the cloud has exposed issues with IAM: 1. IAM skills shortage When it comes to IT skills,... Read More