The document discusses the security of cloud providers, arguing that while there are risks, not all providers are the same and many invest heavily in security measures. Key areas of focus for secure cloud providers include network security, physical security, and compliance with major laws like HIPAA and PCI DSS. Proper due diligence in selecting a reputable cloud provider can lead to better data security compared to in-house solutions.

1. CLOUD
In
We Trust

2. We’ve all heard it before:
“If you move to the cloud, all of your
data will be at risk!”

3. But is
that true?

4. While in some cases, companies are
right to be wary, like most things, not
all cloud providers are created equal.
Not quite.

5. Cloud providers are
businesses too - they
put loads of money into
ensuring their customers’
information is secure.
We have to remember:

6. they are not willing to risk
their reuptation and customers
for lesser security.
For the most part,

7. There are a few areas to consider:
Network
Security
Physical
Security
Compliance

8. A great and secure cloud provider
should be able to provide the majority
of the following security measures.

9. Network Security
Full Redundancy
Disaster Recovery
Strict SLAs
24/7 Monitoring
In-Flight and At-
Rest Encryption
Geographic
Diversity of Data
Centers
Strong Firewalls

10. Physical Security
Credential-Limited
Access
Key Card Protocols
Biometric Scanners
On-Premises Guards
Secured Cages
Digital Surveillance
and Recording
24/7 Monitoring
Background Security
Checks on Employees
Environmental Controls
(HVAC, fire suppression)

11. Compliance
A cloud
provider
should meet, if
not exceed,
the biggest
compliance laws:
HIPAA
PCI DSS
Sarbanes-Oxley

12. as long as you take the appropriate
steps to ensure you’re working with a
legitimate, secure provider, the cloud
is absolutely a viable and intelligent
option for your organization.
For the most part,

13. you’ll experience better security than
you ever had in-house.
And when you make the move,

14. “In cloud we trust!”
That’s why we say:

15. RapidScale, Inc.
100 Pacifica Ste 100
Irvine, CA 92611
(949) 236-7007
Sales: (866) 371.1355
Support: (866) 686.0328
www.rapidscale.net
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