Is cloud storage less secure than my personal computer? Tutorial

Is your data truly safer on your personal computer than in the cloud? This insightful video explores surprising differences in security. Discover how professional cloud services, with encryption and multiple backups, might outshine local storage. Learn essential strategies to safeguard your data, including the powerful 321 rule. Join us to find out why the cloud could be your best option for reliable data protection.

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False.

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A personal computer can be hacked,

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stolen,

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or fail.

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Cloud services,

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however,

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are often better protected.

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Data encryption,

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automatic backup,

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technical monitoring,

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but as always,

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everything depends on the service used and the strength of your password.

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Professional cloud services

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well secured,

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offer protections like encryption and access management,

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unlike personal storage on a hard drive.

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True,

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reliable clouds use advanced security technologies,

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restricted access,

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encrypted data,

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backup on multiple servers.

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A hard drive at home has none of these guarantees.

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A failure,

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virus,

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or accident is enough to lose everything.

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Carefully chosen,

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the cloud is often more reliable than local storage.

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With a cloud backup,

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there is no need to save on an additional support like an external hard drive.

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False.

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The cloud is an excellent solution,

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but it does not replace a real backup strategy.

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There is a simple and effective rule,

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the 321 rule.

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Have 3 copies of your data on two different media with one stored off site,

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like in the cloud.

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This method especially protects against ransomware,

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those programs that block your files and demand a ransom.

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With multiple backups,

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you can restore your data without giving in to blackmail.

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So no,

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the cloud is not necessarily less secure than your computer,

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and when used properly,

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it is part of a solid backup strategy.

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