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;
避免存储敏感信息
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.
在将数据上传到云之前为其加密
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.
使用能加密数据的云服务
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.
阅读云服务提供商的条款和条件
大多数人只是浏览一下云提供商的服务条款和隐私政策，然后点击 "接受"，而根本不了解服务的内容。有些云提供商可能会声明，他们有权重新分配某种数据，如您的图片。还有一些云提供商可能会表示，如果您的内容令人反感，他们有权将其从云中删除。还有一些云服务商可能会声明，他们有权在不事先通知和披露的情况下仔细检查您的数据。如果你在没有阅读这些条款的情况下就接受了它们，那么你还不如在开放的互联网上发布你的数据。
使用高强度密码和双因素验证 (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.
备份数据
云计算可能很方便，但有时也可能不可靠。例如，如果您没有互联网连接，就无法访问您的数据。在另一种情况下，黑客可能会更改或删除您的在线备份。云服务也可能因为维护而瘫痪。为了保护您的数据，最好在加密硬盘上备份您的备份。
使用 VPN
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.
