Cloud computing (also known as Cloud storage) is a way of storing data via remote servers that are hosted on the internet for various purposes such as managing, processing data etc. The idea of accessing your data from any corner of the world may sound very relaxing however, such convenience begs the question:

Can Cloud Storage be hacked?

Unfortunately, the answer is “yes”. Back in 2014, Yahoo became a victim of cyber attack and as a consequence a staggering amount of 500 million accounts were compromised. Although bank details were not leaked, every other basic information was stolen.

What is Cloud Security Assessment (CSA)?

If you don’t want to be an example like Yahoo then cloud security assessment is your answer. It’s a procedure that is conducted by security professionals to assess or analyse the cloud’s infrastructure and look for any possible vulnerabilities to ensure that it is protected from external threats.

Why Is It Important?

In 2023, an organization called DarkBeam had its database leaked accounting to over 3.8 Billion records being exposed by hackers. For almost all organizations, Data means everything. A small blunder could cost them a fortune. According to Security Magazine, there are over 2,200 cyber attacks every single day which translates to over 800,000 annually and this number will keep on increasing!

Conclusion

If you are thinking of protecting your company’s database from external threats then you are at the right place because at Econestec, we provide services that will ensure the security of your cloud is tight and protected.

Sarah Lee Cyber Analyst