Security questions may be answered by cloud computing

Managed cloud services have been around for several years now, and because of recent industry movement towards this mode of information storage, the public is becoming more aware of the system's specifics. However, one hot-button issue that cynics repeatedly latch onto is the question of security for data stored in the cloud. In a response to the skepticism, advocates for cloud computing express the strength of cloud security measures.

According to CloudTweaks, systems such as fortified data centers - in some cases - may be more vulnerable to hacker penetration. The source argues that their vulnerability lies in the fact that internet thieves have a physical database from which they could steal information. The cloud, on the other hand, offers protection from this scenario because much of the information could be stored on the internet under careful management by a third-party service. The media outlet even suggests that virtualization by means of running multiple cloud-like servers at once could prevent piracy.

Other cloud security measured are currently being considered As reported by TechNewsWorld, another way to ensure the safety of information in cloud services is the use of data encryption, which would make information unreadable if obtained by an unsolicited source.