Symantec is asking me for $ 50.00 annually for storage on The Cloud, I refused. When I spoke to a customer service rep, he told me it was a small price to pay for security. So I told him, "you're asking me to trust The Cloud".
Do you trust The Cloud?
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Best security is either on a disc or a separate and disconnected from the Web hard drive.
The you can't hack into it if it isn't connected.
The you can't hack into it if it isn't connected.
We use the google cloud system at work. It wasn't my decision. I would not recommend it. I certainly don't trust it.
I use Google Dive to co-ordinate customer orders over different locations/ platforms. I don't trust any centrally located pit for everyone's storage because it only follows that this treasure trove of data will attract NSA, FBI, police, etc, etc each of whom are their own security risks.
Every system is beatable, even a floppy disk hidden under your mattress.
I think the major players have their profit margin on the line and have a huge incentive for keeping public confidence up (similar to online banking). If I was up to no good or worried about corporate espionage I wouldn't keep that information on the cloud but for little stuff I have no problem.
I think the major players have their profit margin on the line and have a huge incentive for keeping public confidence up (similar to online banking). If I was up to no good or worried about corporate espionage I wouldn't keep that information on the cloud but for little stuff I have no problem.
I think Symantec cloud storage is likely pretty secure, and I trust it, but what does the average person have that needs to be secured? I've backed up my photos to a second drive, if there was a fire I might lose both but so what. Maybe post any really good photos to Facebook or Instagram and save the fifty bucks.
For somebody operating a home business with lots of important files it would be worth it.
There's also Dropbox, Google drive, Amazon drive, Microsoft OneDrive most/all of which have a free tier that is good enough for a few important documents and photos.
For somebody operating a home business with lots of important files it would be worth it.
There's also Dropbox, Google drive, Amazon drive, Microsoft OneDrive most/all of which have a free tier that is good enough for a few important documents and photos.
fuji, are you the only one that voted yes.
I've been using skuzzy drives to store my data since the late 90's. I'm too old to change.
I've been using skuzzy drives to store my data since the late 90's. I'm too old to change.
My trust in the cloud to store my data, would really depend on data encryption, provider's reputation, multiple redundancy, password strength and 2-way password option. But a lot has to be said about the type of data and user/provider cyber security intellect. A hacker who can multi-task while under pressure and crack the most complex codes, can be no match with an insecure system.
I used to use skuzzy drives for my early days of video editing,...as I recall, in that case, it was for the speed, as well as storage capabilities.
And as far a "cloud" storage, if my data is stored in one physical location,...doesn't give me a good feeling.
Cloud gets you off site storage. Backups that get destroyed in the same fire that destroyed your computer aren't great for important stuff.
I back up my files to a network drive at home. Lots of stuff that I wouldn't WANT to lose, but wouldn't cry over either. The stuff I really would be upset if I lost I have backed up at home AND in the cloud.
But I didn't pay fifty bucks. Dropbox free storage was more than enough for the stuff I consider really important.
For some things it's not necessary. For example, one of the things I really, really don't want to lose are family photos and videos. At least the good ones. If some hacker wants copies I really don't care, so long as I always have copies.
But yes if you upload tax documents or other financial information encrypt it. You can encrypt a zip file or an office document or you can use something like Veracrypt to make a small encrypted mountable drive and back the whole thing up to the cloud. I have one I encrypted and uploaded to Dropbox that has images of all my ID in case Iose my wallet and passport overseas. Then at least when I go to the embassy I can show a photo of what I'm replacing.
Or physical damage at the facility.
I back up my computers and store the drive in a fire proof enclosure.
