More and more individuals and companies are leveraging the benefits of a cloud service. However, numerous reasons often prevent companies from utilizing a cloud service. Existing cloud myths are frequently to blame. We summarize the most important cloud myths for you.
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1. Cloud Myth: A cloud costs too much
2. Cloud Myth: A cloud is insecure
3. Cloud Myth: With a cloud, I lose my data
4. Cloud Myth: Data is not available offline
5. Cloud Myth: Hackers can easily penetrate cloud services
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1. Cloud Myth: A cloud costs too much
It is often assumed that cloud computing could incur higher costs than a one-time purchase of proprietary hardware and software. While this may generally be true, it often overlooks the significant costs of maintenance, operation, and upkeep for proprietary IT hardware.
Furthermore, proprietary IT infrastructure can lead to personnel costs or expenses for service providers. The electricity costs of proprietary hardware should also not be underestimated. Costs from a cloud provider should, of course, be considered. However, these vary among individual cloud providers.
If you would like an overview of various cloud providers, we recommend taking a look at our comprehensive Cloud Comparison 2021.
At leitzcloud, costs vary depending on how many users are to be created and how much storage space is required. Moreover, these can always be flexibly adjusted according to individual preferences with leitzcloud. You can also conveniently pay for our cloud service via SEPA direct debit, credit card, or PayPal.
2. Cloud Myth: A cloud is insecure
“A cloud service is too insecure for my data.” This statement is one of the most common cloud myths. Many companies and private individuals believe that their data is safer on their own servers than via cloud computing.
The problem here is not that certain security vulnerabilities might exist; it is much more about trust in the cloud provider. What few people know is that most security incidents usually affect company-owned servers. These are also more frequently affected by hacker attacks than cloud services. Cloud providers have specific recovery plans for worst-case scenarios such as fire, water, or theft.
At leitzcloud, security comes first. The encrypted cloud storage is kept in a secure data center in Germany. This data center is TÜV-certified multiple times and 100% GDPR compliant.
3. Cloud Myth: With a cloud, I lose my data
Everyone values their data. Personal data should not be lost, let alone misused. The security of data stored in the cloud depends on certain factors. If the cloud provider encrypts the data well, a higher level of security is usually guaranteed in the cloud than on a local server.
Furthermore, it is important to emphasize that data loss is not inherent to cloud storage. On the contrary: backups of the data are created. Cloud providers usually have ransomware protection, ensuring that data is never lost. Several measures can be taken to prevent the risk of ransomware infection. It is important that a backup of your files is created. With leitzcloud, you already have a backup copy of your files online.
In addition, a cloud offers the possibility to create separate user workspaces to quickly recover from a ransomware infection. Moreover, ransomware can only access files locally to modify them. Therefore, you should only grant your users online access and set expiration dates for shares.
Read more about leitzcloud’s encryption on our website here.
At leitzcloud, we guarantee that your data in leitzcloud will not be viewed or analyzed without your consent. All information, and thus the copyrights to the content, remain the property of the rightful owner and will not be disclosed.
Additionally, every user receives two-factor authentication in the cloud free of charge. Use this additional security layer and protect your account from suspicious activity.
Our highly secure data center in Frankfurt is equipped with state-of-the-art technology to protect your data. This is complemented by the strictest security measures, ensuring your data is perfectly protected.
4. Cloud Myth: Data is not available offline
Companies are often led to believe that cloud applications can only be accessed and edited online, meaning they can only be used with a stable internet connection. Of course, an internet connection is an important component for data synchronization. However, many cloud providers offer a sync tool that allows you to work offline. This enables you to easily synchronize your files across all your devices, such as laptops or smartphones.
Many cloud providers have their own app, where files can be accessed seamlessly in the cloud even when on the go. Documents can also be edited, shared, or uploaded offline there. Furthermore, with a sync tool, you can usually select which folders should be stored locally.
A sync tool ensures continuous synchronization of all file changes. After installing the sync tool, a folder area is usually created automatically where you can find and edit all your synchronized files.
You can also disconnect synchronization between the cloud and a connected device with just one click. Additionally, you can easily decide whether files should be deleted. This way, you will not experience a data leak if a device is lost.
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5. Cloud Myth: Hackers can easily penetrate cloud services
Cybercrime is a popular and distinct profession for hackers today to quickly earn money. Small and medium-sized enterprises often fall victim, as they usually exhibit isolated security vulnerabilities.
However, most cloud providers are familiar with the methods and tricks of hackers. Cloud services can use data on cyberattacks in specialized departments to continuously improve their cloud.
Furthermore, as a customer, you benefit from a cloud because updates are usually performed automatically. Leitzcloud offers functions that allow you to restore damaged or deleted data after a ransomware attack to a desired state. Thanks to our highly secure servers in Germany, your data is protected under the strictest security measures.
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Sources:
qmBase: Insecure? Expensive? Seven Cloud Myths Debunked (Accessed 2021-10-26)
Cloud-Telekom: Top 10 Cloud Myths (Accessed 2021-10-26)
Cloud Computing Insider: Data Security (Accessed 2021-10-26)
anaptis: Cloud Computing: The 7 Biggest Myths Surrounding the Cloud (Accessed 2021-10-26)
