The Cloud: Should I Fear Or Trust The Cloud For My Firm?

The term “Cloud” is used by so many in so many ways but many do not really understand it.

What is the cloud? Here is an excerpt from Leo A. Notenboom’s article, “Is Using The Cloud Safe?

“The cloud is new in name only.

You’ve probably been using online services long before anyone thought to slap the name cloud on ’em.

• Do you have an online email account like Outlook.com or Gmail? You’re keeping your email in the cloud.
• Do you use any kind of email? It gets from point “A” to point “B” through the cloud.
• Do you upload pictures to a photo-sharing site like Flickr, Google Photos, or Photobucket? That’s the cloud.
• Do you use an online backup service? You’ve been backing up to the cloud.”

 

As you can see, you have been using the cloud for a lo-o-n-n-g time and probably didn’t make the connection between the services. You were enjoying the term “cloud.”

 

Many are quite afraid of the cloud and consider it to be risky and dangerous. Many lawyers and firms have refused to implement technologies that could easily scale their services and output for fear of the risks of the cloud.

 

In this article by Leo A. Notenboom he answers your questions about the cloud in a very simple, easily understood language.

I highly recommend you read the article. It is very insightful and full of facts. He separates myth from facts and answers the question on the safety of the cloud convincingly.

In the article he talks about:

• What is the cloud?
• Is the cloud dangerous?
• Your best protection with regards to cloud usage
• How to use online services safely

As I said, it is an absolute must-read. Click here to read it: https://askleo.com/is_the_cloud_dangerous/

You will be glad you did!