How safe is Cloud Backup?

Before we tackle the question “How safe is Cloud Backup”, let’s first pose a couple more safety related questions:

Client: If hackers can hack into government IT solutions, won’t I also be at risk?

Cloud Backup provider: How safe are local backup solutions?

In order to address the question of how safe Cloud Backup is, we need to look at the points of view of both sides of the coin. The client above has a very legitimate concern but there are online Cloud Backup services out there that are genuinely as safe as anything else out there in our dangerous cyber world – provided that proper precautions are taken. The Cloud Backup provider isn’t trying to scaremonger when questioning the efficacy of local backup solutions, but rather highlights the possible effects of such occurrences as natural disasters, accidents, theft or attack on onsite backup solutions.

The most trustworthy Cloud Backup providers, Python Cloud included, stake their reputations on keeping data safe and secure during both file transfer and at the data centre.  In order to best mitigate the risk that the Client is concerned about, a number of security features are employed.

Making Cloud Backup safe with SSL

Before files even leave a client’s computer, they are secured using at least 128-bit Secure Socket Layer encryption technology.  This is one of the same security measures that banks use. SSL is considered to be very reliable and works for Cloud Backup on a software level. The client will need to install client software on their PC whilst the Cloud Backup provider installs the server software on the server. 

Once the client chooses to backup files over the internet, their PC will contact the server. The server will check out the PC and once all checks are safely cleared, the server will establish a secure connection that allows files to be transferred without fear of interruption or hacking.

Once encrypted, files which have been safely backed up using Python Cloud Backup are accessible only with the encryption key. This is held solely by the client. A lost encryption key equals irretrievable data.

Making Cloud Backup safe at the data centre

Once files are safely at rest in the cloud, another layer of protection is added: Advanced Encryption Standard (AES).  Add to this geographical redundancy where the files are stored not just in one datacentre location but multiple locations. This provides assurance that if something drastic were to happen to one of the data centres, data remains safe and secure at an entirely different location.

Cloud Backup: safe and convenient

In summary it’s ‘safe’ to say that trustworthy Cloud Backup Online backup services are very safe and secure.  Moreover they can be cost effective and convenient too. Cloud Backup solutions allow the client to access their important files from virtually anywhere using a web browser with the need for nothing more than an encryption key.

Still in doubt over Cloud Backup’s safe silver lining?

Spread your eggs over a couple of different baskets. Choose a safe Cloud Backup solution and an onsite backup solution of your choice to ensure peace of mind.