Cloud servers are more secure than traditional IT servers -- and here's why​

​​Do you want a traditional physical server or a cloud server that manages your intercom data?

Cloud Servers
People often see cloud solutions as a cost-efficient solution for data storage. " Cloud storage requires much less of an investment than physical storage"
Rather than purchasing an entire server upfront, cloud storage plans can easily be scaled up or down as your needs change.
Having your data stored and backed up on the cloud means you can access it from anywhere with an Internet connection.
This is how the Schonell App streams video calls, and backup your sensitive data.

​Security
People often claim; while cloud servers are often secure with at least 256 bit encryption, moving to the cloud makes the possibility of hacking greater since you do not solely control the storage.
Clearly, there are myths that cloud computing is inherently less secure than traditional approaches.
The paranoia is due largely to the fact that the approach itself feels insecure, with your data stored on servers and systems you don't own or control.
However, control does not mean security.
Times have changed, and studies have shown that the physical location of your data matters less than the means of access.
This is the case for both cloud-based systems and traditional enterprise computing servers.
According to Alert Logic's Fall 2012 State of Cloud Security Report, the variations in threat activity are not as important as where the infrastructure is located.
Anything that can be possibly accessed from outside -- whether enterprise or cloud -- has equal chances of being attacked, because attacks are opportunistic in nature.
Moreover, those who build cloud-based platforms for enterprises typically focus more on security and governance than those who build systems that will exist inside firewalls.
Systems built without the same rigor around security won't be as secure, whether they are cloud or not.
So, the best practice here is to focus on a well-defined and executed security strategy with the right enabling technology. 
However, without the right amount of planning and good technology, cloud-based servers can become risky.
The same goes for physical servers.

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