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Over the last several years, cloud services have become a viable solution for businesses wanting to innovate and transform operations. The much-discussed benefits of continuous availability, low maintenance, and increased scalability have caused the cloud to grow almost 300% over the past 6 years. However, as the cloud continues to expand, hesitations revolving around the issue of security linger—security is still cited as a leading inhibitor to cloud adoption.

We find that few disagree that cloud computing is a way of the future. However, we do sympathize with those who are still hesitant to making the switch—after all, making the transition to cloud storage can be a big decision for many businesses, especially when safety is a primary concern. In order to clear the name of cloud computing security, we have listed four concepts that prove cloud security is safer than ever.

1) Cloud providers have security expertise. 

Not to sing our own praises, but cloud storage is our passion—and something we take very seriously. In general, cloud providers offer a wide range of managed security services that utilize the latest technology. Our industry’s success is based on our ability to keep customers’ data secure. And keeping your stuff safe is our guarantee.

2) High security standards must be followed. 

Because of strict standards established by the Higher International Organization for Standardization (ISO), cloud security is extremely high. As aforementioned, cloud computing is a multibillion-dollar business, and business is based on keeping customers’ data secure. ISO standards are designed to ensure just that.

3) Human error is reduced.

It’s no secret that people make mistakes. Even the most meticulous workers forget, misplace, and overlook hardware and data. However, computers don’t make mistakes—nor do they have bad days. This overlooked concept translates to superior security in the cloud. In the past, if a worker misplaced or even lost a computer or thumb drive, a company was at risk of losing vital data. With cloud storage, your data can be safely accessed anywhere, even if that same forgetful worker misplaces his or her laptop.

4) More is, indeed, better.

Building off the idea of limited hardware, if you only have one something (be it a laptop, a desktop, or a smartphone), that one piece of equipment is at risk of getting lost or broken. This translates to data: if you only have one way to back up your data, what happens if that method falters? Cloud computing protects your data by utilizing many methods of storage.

While we aren’t here to say that cloud computing is entirely free of security risks, we do guarantee that with the right team and expertise to back your operations, your data is safer than before. If you’re resisting the transition to cloud computing because of security reasons, you should reevaluate the benefits and contact us.