Cloud services offer convenient ways in which you can access your data and information without carrying your hardware storage devices. But since they use the internet, cloud services are also vulnerable to a myriad of risks and threats. Here are some tips in which you can protect your cloud data;
避免存儲敏感資訊
Internet privacy can be breached anytime and due to this reason, storing personally identifiable information (PII) in your cloud is a NO. There are many risks, for instance, if your cloud service is breached, PII can be used in identity theft and wreak havoc in your financial accounts. Also, hackers may get information that can be used to blackmail you.
在將數據上傳到雲之前對其進行加密
Encrypting your data means that no one will have a peep at it even if your cloud service is breached. Also, encryption can give you some confidence in storing some confidential information in the cloud as long as you keep the decrypting key away from the reach of cybercriminals.
使用雲服務加密數據
For enhanced security and privacy, after encrypting your data, upload it to a cloud service that also encrypts your data. This will provide an additional layer of protection or what can be seen as double encryption. This extra layer of security offered by cloud services is known as zero-knowledge proof. This means that even the cloud provider won’t know what your data contains. The key for this encryption always stays in your device.
閱讀雲服務提供者的條款和條件
大多數人只是滾動瀏覽，然後在雲供應商的服務和隱私政策方面按兩下接受“，甚至不知道服務需要什麼。一些雲供應商可能會聲明他們有權重新分發某種數據，例如您的圖像。其他人可能表示，如果令人反感，他們有權從雲中刪除您的內容。其他人也可能聲明他們有權審查您的數據，恕不另行通知和事先披露。如果您在不閱讀的情況下接受這些條款，您不妨將您的數據發佈在開放的互聯網上。
使用強密碼與雙因素認證 （2FA）
When setting up your cloud account, use a secure strong password of at least 8 to 12 characters long. This password must contain uppercase and lower-case letters, symbols and numeric. The password should not include your name or anything that associates it with your account. Also manage your password frequently.
Apart from a strong password, also implement 2FA, most cloud services offer it. 2FA will help secure your cloud account even if by chance cybercriminals get hold of your password.
備份您的數據
雲可能很方便，但有時也可能不可靠。例如，如果您沒有互聯網連接，您將無法存取您的資料。在另一種情況下，駭客可能會更改或刪除您的在線備份。雲服務也可能因維護而關閉。為了保護您的數據，最好在加密的硬碟驅動器上備份備份。
Use a VPN的
Lastly, use a VPN when access or uploading data to your cloud account. A VPN provides the required privacy and security that ensure your data is safe from prying eyes. A VPN also offers other benefits such as gaining access to restricted content and also circumventing censorships.
