Cloud storage considerations
Cloud storage considerations
Before choosing which type of cloud storage to apply, a few considerations that may help you determine the best option include:
- Data sensitivity
How sensitive is your data? This encompasses identifying information that has to be secured and protected from unauthorized access or disclosure. This may include emails, documents forms, health data.
- Types of cloud storage platforms
You may choose a particular cloud storage option depending on whether it’s an open source platform or a proprietary one.
Open source cloud platforms are those where the copyright holder grants users the rights to use, study, change, and distribute the software to anyone and for any purpose e.g. next cloud. It is built using open source software and technologies. Proprietary clouds are ones where a source code is hidden and only managed by the owner. There’s usually a certain storage offered at no cost and a fee levied for one to use in case of an upgrade.
Examples include, icloud, Google drive, Dropbox.