The cloud is everywhere. We are used to it. We usually associate the cloud with GoogleDrive, Dropbox etc.. However it is much more than that. A great number of companies rely on this storage system to keep information and run out their services. Every Google search you make, whenever you watch the newly released movie on Netflix, or by login into your Instagram account the cloud is processed and exploited.
What is a cloud?
The cloud is a network that refers to all the data servers that are placed all over the world including their software and database sometimes operated offshore. It permits users to access the same files or applications anywhere at any time via the Internet as the information is stored on the servers instead of local devices such as computers or phones. The files are moreover stored various times on distinct data centers so that the information remains available if any problem should occur. Over time, businesses switched to cloud computing removing in that way some costs and the endeavor of taking care and maintaining their own servers.This convenient, on-demand network does not crack, gets lost or stolen. The cloud is a promising technology that enables collaboration, flexibility, reliability and high productivity.
Some Characteristics of the Cloud
Virtualization is the technology that allows cloud computing. By creating a simulation of a physical computer called virtual machines, we implement the capacity of servers and data centers to stock information.
There are different categories that will characterize computing cloud storage
There are different categories that will characterize computing cloud storage, here are the different services:
IaaS - Infrastructure as a Service
Providers rent out basic storage capacity on virtual servers according to their need instead of buying an expensive hardware. Exemples for that can be SaaS applications including Salesforce, MailChimp, and Slack. SaaS is like renting a house: the landlord maintains the house, but the tenant mostly gets to use it.
PaaS - Platform as a Service
Businesses pay for development tools, infrastructure and operating systems they need to to build their own application to then upload it on their devices. Heroku and Microsoft Azure belong to the PaaS categorie. PaaS can be compared to renting all the tools and equipment necessary for building a house.
SaaS - Software as a Service
In this model, a company rents the servers and storage they need from a cloud provider. They then use that cloud infrastructure to build their applications. IaaS providers include DigitalOcean, Google Compute Engine, and OpenStack. IaaS is like a company leasing a plot of land.
What about security?
Personal data is any information relating to an identifiable person. Examples for that could be name, address, occupation, income, political opinions, healthcare information and IP address of course.
Our Swedish company takes privacy law as a matter of hearth. Business or private customers have the right to ask about the level of privacy your personal data has when stored in the cloud. Moreover if you work and deal with data of European citizens, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) comes into effect and therefore it is important to be well informed. The GDPR is clearly in favour of encryption as the European Commission conferred that data protection outside the EU is not effective enough, Switzerland is nevertheless a rare exception. The US politic through data protection is a political subject that divides the population. Because of the Patriot Act, authorities have the right to inspect intensively personal data without even a court order. Problem is then that most of the cloud providers companies such as Dropbox, Microsoft, or Google are affiliated on US ground.
Encryption is a solution
Encryption can be a solution to your problem. As an encryption company your data security is our most significant concern. AxCrypt provides high level security by encrypting your data all the way to the cloud. Our user friendly system enables ease of operations, guarantees the highest possible control and ensures that nobody but you can access your personal information so that no disadvantageous data breach arises.
It is very easy to accomplish data privacy in the cloud. AxCrypt will automatically find what Cloud Storage services are installed on your computer and create an AxCrypt folder there. We make it easy for you to automatically view and keep the files secured on these folders. To access this feature, have a look at a business subscription if you're part of a company or a premium subscription if you're a private indiviudal.
We offer Zero Knowledge encryption. Zero knowledge cloud encryption safeguards your privacy, in short your personal data is encrypted in the best possible way and there is no way for cloud providers nor us to identify your accreditation. Stronger than a forretress our encryption method will keep all your information safe and secure. Nevertheless, you have to remember your password. If it is forgotten your data will remain encrypted forever and therefore useless.
The privacy of your data is your responsibility - take the decision to control where and how to store your personal information. Secure your documents with AxCrypt and be assured of preserved confidentiality from your computer to the cloud service back to your computer. Download AxCrypt here:https://www.axcrypt.net/download