From the course: Information Management: Document Security
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On-premises vs. cloud?
From the course: Information Management: Document Security
On-premises vs. cloud?
- [Instructor] While we're on the subject of network architecture, there's another variable I'd like to run past you. On premise versus in the cloud. It's possible these days to have servers, storage, and applications in the cloud, and there are a lot of advantages to that in terms of cost and speed. But what about security? Well in some senses, you could say that the cloud is a little more secure than on-premise servers. There's typically a lot shorter time between vulnerabilities being discovered and patches applied in the cloud. This is something that can literally take months for on-premise systems. Months during which systems are at risk. Additionally there's an ability to move very quickly in emergencies. For instance, if there's a sudden spike in server activity like during a denial of service attack, cloud systems can add additional virtual servers in a hurry. Reputable cloud service providers know how…
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