The list of advantages to cloud computing include lowered operational costs, greater technological flexibility and the ability to rapidly implement new systems or services. However, cloud computing has also opened up new opportunities for impact by security threats or lost data. The purpose of this policy, written by Scott Matteson for TechRepublic Premium, is to ...
Moving to the cloud is on the mind of most CIOs and IT decision makers. The seemingly lower total cost of ownership, automatic updates and redundancy entice many to move their applications and infrastructure to the cloud. However, cost is just one concern when moving applications to the cloud. For many organizations, the decision of ...
The purpose of this Cloud Security Policy, written by Ray Fernandez for TechRepublic Premium, is to provide guidelines for secure and effective cloud computing operations that ensure the integrity and privacy of company-owned digital resources. This policy covers a wide range of topics, including the responsibilities of employees, IT and security staff and managers, data ...
The rise in cloud adoption has made it imperative for more businesses to rely on cloud providers to store, access and manage their data and applications. While running applications and services in the cloud offers much-needed flexibility and scalability, it also introduces new security challenges. The purpose of this Cloud Access Security Broker Policy is ...
The policy’s purpose is to define proper practices for using Apple iCloud services whenever accessing, connecting to, or otherwise interacting with organization systems, services, data and resources. This policy, from TechRepublic Premium, can be customized as needed to fit the requirements of your organization. From the policy: No device sharing when organization iCloud accounts are ...
Data in transit means data is at risk if the proper precautions aren’t followed. Data stored inside a securely monitored environment is much less likely to fall into the wrong hands than data exchanged between people and systems. With this in mind, it is essential for company personnel to adhere to firm and clear guidelines ...
Choosing a vendor to provide cloud-based data warehouse services requires a certain level of due diligence on the part of the purchaser. This cloud data warehouse guide and checklist from TechRepublic Premium will help businesses choose the vendor that best fits its data storage needs based on offered features and key elements. From the guide: ...
Whether your organization uses Amazon S3, Dropbox, iCloud, OneDrive or another option, cloud data storage services enable collaboration, simplified governance and compliance responsibilities and provide built-in off-site backup advantages. Cloud storage accounts require regular administration and maintenance. As a best practice, someone should regularly review the organization’s file storage accounts. There’s much to remember. Periodic ...
Third-party cloud-based file storage applications such as Dropbox, OneDrive and Google Drive have all contributed to the success of business cloud data storage. The purpose of this policy from TechRepublic Premium is to provide guidelines for secure cloud data management to ensure the integrity and privacy of company-owned information. This policy can be customized as ...
Many organizations still manage email infrastructure themselves using local, on-premise equipment. Such firms are a dying breed for a good reason: Cloud-based email solutions simplify administration, typically enhance security, provide broader ease of access and often lower total overall operating costs. Organizations that haven’t already migrated email service to the cloud, subsequently, are likely to ...
Regardless of what business or what industry you are in, the potential benefits of cloud computing and cloud computing services are self-evident. Whether you just need some basic off-premises storage or run your entire enterprise from the cloud, the benefits of scalability, convenience, predictability, availability and reliability are always just a few clicks away, or ...
This policy from TechRepublic Premium defines proper practices for using Microsoft 365 applications, sites and services whenever accessing, connecting to or otherwise interacting with organization systems, services, Teams sites, SharePoint portals, messaging, conferences, files and data. From the policy: No ‘nesting’ cloud file-storage service directories. No organization representative should ever install or locate a Microsoft ...
For many businesses, cloud services have become the de facto standard for quickly developing and deploying networks, applications and other technological infrastructures. This quick glossary of common cloud platform terms from TechRepublic Premium will help you get a handle on the vocabulary, so you can understand how these services may affect your business. From the ...
Productive and efficient IT integration requires an individual with both practical technical knowledge and the ability to sense possibilities outside normal procedures. Finding and hiring individuals with the right level of technical expertise, system experience and corresponding communication skills will require a thorough recruiting process. This hiring kit from TechRepublic Premium provides an adjustable framework ...
A request for proposal is a common method for soliciting vendor quotes and answers about potential product or service offerings. They specifically intend to gather details involving implementation, operations and maintenance. This facilitates the decision-making process, allowing organizations to choose the RFP responses which best suit their needs. This guidebook from TechRepublic Premium offers a ...