TECHNOLOGY
“ As data has evolved , the threat associated with it has changed . Geopolitics is increasing the complexities for compliance and the prevalence of cyber-attacks , and malware continues to become more sophisticated , compounding enterprises ’ security concerns ,” remarks Don Freese , the Chief Information Security Officer at Digital Realty .
“ Over the past ten years , organisations have been aggressively pushing towards a pure cloud strategy as a way to unlock growth and ensure security . This has been successful for many , however , it does have its limitations , with some experiencing high costs and an inability to cope with certain workloads .” The hybrid cloud model provides an affordable and easily implemented solution , enabling business functions to be performed with speed , while still protecting the information with an exceptionally high level of security .
“ Businesses using hybrid clouds can benefit from strengthened data security , as the centralised management of hybrid clouds allows companies to implement strong technical measures across their data ,” Freese explains .
The security of hybrid cloud networks is a huge benefit , in and of itself . In fact , according to the US SMB trends report , hybrid cloud networks can reduce a businesses ’ data security risk by 79 %.
And this is an exceptionally timely topic . Parthiv Shah , the Global Managing Partner of Cloud Strategy and Transformation at Tata Consultancy Services ( TCS ), evidenced TCS ’ recent Cyber and Global Risk research report . 600 chief information security and risk officers were asked where they see the greatest risks between now and 2025 . “ According to the research , ‘ the prioritisation of the security posture of the company and defining the controls and standards ’ is the prime concern , followed by ‘ establishing a more robust cybersecurity strategy ’.”
By combining the security of a private data facility with a high-speed public data network , businesses can access the best of both worlds .
Through their specialist services , hybrid data centres ensure businesses access a high quality connected environment , increasing the speed at which they can perform their operations .
Plus , these hybrid architectures also give businesses greater resilience by reducing downtime , periodically backing up data and providing an alternative to solely cloudbased dependencies . These qualities make hybrid clouds better able to deal with demand surges .
“ Hybrid cloud also gives companies the opportunity to choose where they store their data , meaning critical information can be kept off public clouds , reducing exposure ,” says Freese .
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