Security services allay cloud fears

As the cloud becomes more popular, the general public makes more inquiries about security measures for the platform. Experts say the cloud, due to the virtualized nature of its architecture, already has a degree of data protection comparable to some of the most well-guarded severs. However, there are still a few people in the business world that remain unconvinced.

The best way to ensure an enterprise cloud is well protected is to take a multi-faceted integration approach, reports ZDNet. Companies should incorporate data protection measures in every step of the migration process, which begins with choosing what type of platform best meets business needs - a public or private cloud.

Furthermore, businesses may possibly consider the services of a managed service provider, according to the news source. These specialized software companies not only ensure that client clouds will be continually updated with the latest data protection software and firewalls, but they also can provide disaster recovery initiatives in the rare case of a system breach.

Cloud computing has led to a high demand for MSPs. According to CRN, the industry expects a market growth of $17 billion in through 2014, due in large part to the cloud's rising popularity.