Saturday, December 9, 2017

Understanding The Security Issues Of Cloud Document Management

By Loris F. Anders


While there have been a great deal of advancements in the field of technology, one of the newest is that of remote documentation storage. Depending on the level of access required to stored documents, cloud document management can often help keep home and office files organized. In addition, as there is often a great deal more storage space available in the cloud, it can also save space in homes and offices.

In addition to providing owners access, the cloud also allow sharing with permission. As such, when working on a project within a group environment, this type management and storage system can save individuals and companies a great deal of money. For, being able to share and edit data from a remote location eliminates the need for a number of meetings, travel or long distance phone calls.

In some businesses, there is a requirement as to how long certain documents must be kept on file. For those with numerous customers, filing space can run out rather quickly. As such, files are then sent to another location for safe keeping.

More recently, thumb and other remote drives have been used to store data for easy access. Although, as this is not secure as physical storage, most still maintain backup copies. As such, work is often duplicated in order to assure documents are on hand when and if needed whether for editing, by the IRS or local company affiliates.

Using this technology, individuals and companies can save a lot of time and money. For, there is often no need to make a set of copies when one can print an original document upon request. In addition, as there are features which can allow individuals to share and work on documents, companies can save a great deal of money by eliminating group meetings in order to make changes.

Still, like with all data storage systems, there remains a security risk. As there can also be down time due to natural disasters or power outages, it is often advised that owners keep a back up file on a local USB or hard drive. As such, to assure access to a document at all times, it is always good to have a back-up copy stored in a different location.

Ultimately, individuals and businesses must decide if this type storage is safe and secure for the type of information being stored. In most cases, the cloud is as safe as any other storage method. Although, with hackers and others always working to obtain personal information, as with any other storage system, there is always a risk when it comes to others obtaining access.




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