Cloud storage is a great way to store your information and access it wherever and whenever you want. It provides ease of access for information. Data that are stored in cloud can be accessed anytime and anywhere. With the increasing cyber threat there is also a threat of your information being hacked or leaked by someone else. So it is very important to take a appropriate steps to avoid any security risk. Below are five simple steps that will help to protect yourself and your data.
1. Play Smart with Password: First and foremost keep your password safe from prying eyes.Often time we create a simple password to make it easy so we don't forget. Keep in mind if they are easy , they are easy to guess as well. There are hackers constantly trying to get your information. So it is very important you create a complex password. Throw in few random numbers, create something that is not easily guessable.
2. Don't reuse or share passwords: Don't use the same password for all the accounts, online banking to your email. If you have the same password for your outlook and gmail, the hacker now has access to your One Drive (outlook) and Google Drive (Gmail) cloud storage. Do NOT share your password with your friends, even if you trust them.
3. Backup your data: Backup, Backup and Backup, its one of the important piece of advice any IT professionals are exposed to for years. its very important to backup your data. If you are storing information in Drop box, then back up your data to one more places like Amazon cloud drive or icloud or Google drive. It is very important to have your information backed up if any thing happens to your primary device.
4. Be Alert and Play it Safe: Last but not least, it is important to stay alert while browsing internet. Do not make a mistake of clicking on some random advertisement. By clicking you might risk of your device exposed to some viruses. Make sure to log off from your online bank, email account or any other website that has your information. Never save your password and user information on the browser. Its very important to browse safe.
Below is the Video that gives you few tips on cloud storage (Source: ESET You tube video)
Reference:
Fenlon, Wesley (n.d.), Retrieved from http://computer.howstuffworks.com/cloud-computing/5-ways-to-keep-your-information-secure-in-the-cloud.htm#page=5
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_t_S7fX2hGU
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