The Role of Data Protection in the Cloud
Agencies can take steps to better protect their data and applications in the cloud. First, they should understand the need for protection. Data is very valuable, and it remains vulnerable even in SaaS platforms, where it can be targeted by attackers. IT teams should use security applications to protect their data and separate backup data from their production environments, even though they may reside in the cloud.
For example, many government offices have adopted Microsoft Office 365 and shut down the on-premises versions of their Microsoft applications. But they still must take steps to protect their data, even though it resides in Microsoft’s cloud. In its licensing agreements with agencies, Microsoft recommends that organizations use third-party applications to protect their data. Many providers offer their own easy-to-use, SaaS-based applications for that purpose.
Government agencies also should consider tools to improve their cyber recovery capabilities. They should find tested, trusted data protection applications that use a multilayered security approach (including tools such as multifactor authentication and time source validation) and provide immutable storage capabilities.
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