Examining the Myths and Concerns Surrounding Cloud Computing

The biggest myth or concern surrounding cloud computing is security. The common misconception is that any information that is hosted remotely and is accessible through the Internet is inherently unsafe, just waiting for a single malicious party to hack into a system and steal sensitive information. However, cloud computing is actually an extremely secure solution for a wide range of technology functions, extending from secure email archiving to data center colocation and data center virtualization.

One of the most important indicators that substantiate cloud computing services as secure is the fact that the legal industry is increasingly utilizing cloud computing solutions. The legal industry is usually seen as a conservative field, and for good reason. With a large amount of regulations and legal procedures to follow for data reliability and retention, the fact that cloud computing is used by legal firms speaks volumes about the low level of risk in virtualization.

Consonus is a provider of reliable, secure solutions. Let's examine how specialized solutions for data center colocation and data center virtualization can offer flexible, affordable information technology solutions with a maximum emphasis on security, accessibility, and reliability.

Secure Data Center Colocation

Generally speaking, some cloud computing services, such as Google Docs, are one-size-fits-all solutions that sometimes sacrifice security for convenience. In an effort to make their programs more accessible, they do not offer many security options. However, Consonus takes the opposite approach by tailoring all cloud computing services to meet client demands for both accessibility and security.

Data center colocation provides hosting for a client's information technology services. By locating information resources in a dedicated housing facility, a company can benefit from the latest in technology and best practices for maintaining and accessing information. Consonus leverages its professional staff and over 20 years of IT experience to provide highly available, reliable information. With a cascading series of protections and safeguards for data center colocation, disasters are minimized to ensure information is not lost.

Data Center Virtualization

Consonus also offers data center virtualization at every level to provide a continuum of data center virtualization services, from the physical equipment to the service, people, and processes that support the information technology resources. This option opens up additional possibilities to integrate cloud computing services that solve specific business needs. A client can opt for a single or combination of solutions, including an in-house information system, a data center virtualization system implementation, or data center colocation.

Data center virtualization offers a robust option for IT infrastructure. Clients that already have in-house resources can expand their capabilities with virtual storage or managed services. In fact, a client can completely virtualize their own security procedures to ensure that they comply with the latest industry practices and technologies, shifting their focus away from technology and onto their business plan. Disaster recovery and information duplication can be handled as a virtual service to provide business continuity. Data center virtualization and cloud computing services can be used to improve existing information systems while ensuring the maximum in security and reliability.

Security and Control Audits

An independent, quality audit is an essential element when verifying that a cloud computing service provider will deliver reliable and secure solutions. The audit covers organizational controls, application development and maintenance controls, logical security and access controls, application controls, system maintenance controls, data processing controls, and business continuity controls. It is designed to signify that a service organization has been through an in-depth internal controls audit to verify a firm's compliance with industry best-practice standards.

Consonus has a proven track record of security and reliability for all of its cloud computing solutions. Clients can rest assured our cloud computing solutions are as secure as possible.