Myth-Busting Monday: On-Premise is Safer Than Cloud
Just because you can see it and touch it, does not mean it is safe and secure. With the number of successful ransomware attacks up more than 400% in the past year, it is increasingly clear that on-premise systems are not inherently more secure than they would be in the cloud. Many companies are hacked and remain unaware for weeks or months, as the use by cyber criminals of advanced persistent threats continues to rise.
Microsoft Office is secured with technologies and resources beyond the reach of nearly every small and mid-market business.
Large enterprises know that security is a full-time job, requiring a team of expensive experts and advanced technologies. And while large enterprise can afford to make this investment, most small and mid-size businesses do not have the resources to prevent, detect, and mitigate security issues.
Moving to Office 365, you enter an environment designed for security, backed by a team of security experts, industry leaders in regulatory compliance, and the latest security technologies and methods. Office 365 complies with the latest rules and regulations, including but not limited to:
- HIPAA
- Sarbanes-Oxley
- Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA)
- ISO 27001
- European Union (EU) Model Clauses and U.S.–EU Safe Harbor framework
- Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
- Canadian Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA)
And, with this security, you get a 99.9% uptime guarantee.
Thinking of going cloud — or expanding your cloud use — and remain concerned about security and data privacy, give us a chance to assess your needs and map out a solution.
This is the third of a multi-part series designed to help companies better asses the opportunity and value of cloud-based solutions. Contact Us for more information or a free Cloud Advisor session.
