How to make the most of cloud security
It’s clear that higher education is moving to the cloud, but with that change comes new questions. Are there security issues in cloud computing? What is cloud security capable of? Migrating sensitive data off-premises may seem counterintuitive to information security, but if leveraged effectively with the right partner, the cloud offers far more robust protections than would be possible on-premises.
3 ways to make the most of cloud computing security
1. Understand that it’s not about where the data lives, but how it’s controlled
On-premise data storage may feel secure, but in reality, those server rooms are prone to breaches. Cloud vendors can store data behind best-in-class security, backed up in multiple locations, and supported by multi-site processing capabilities to ease recovery and decrease risk.
2. Embrace the shared responsibility model
Partner with a reputable vendor who can take responsibility for securing and managing the physical infrastructure storing your data. This frees your IT staff to focus on how data is governed and used strategically across the institution, enabling better decision-making and tighter internal security practices.
3. Take advantage of the security benefits inherent to cloud
These tools include state-of-the-art encryption, multi-factor authentication, and other methods of managing identity and access at scale to ensure your data is secure.
The cloud is changing the future of higher education
The cloud represents a seismic shift in the way we use technology to manage the flow, use, sharing, and protection of data across higher education. Questions, concerns, and a measured pace of adoption are to be expected, but more and more institutions are discovering how the cloud’s infrastructure and toolset equip them to ensure their data is secure.
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