Why hosted desktops are a good option for security
14th January 2021
It's more important than ever to keep your data and online information secure. The reliance on digital data and systems for running a company has never been so significant - particularly when many physical stores and businesses have been forced to close and only operate online. IT hacks are more prevalent than ever and 2020 was the busiest year on record for cyberattacks against UK-based companies. It has been found that hacking attempts surged by 20% compared to the previous year. Having a hosted desktop is one of the most secure IT solutions, much more so than an infrastructure that is on-premises. It is great for your business, is very secure and can help protect you from attacks. Here is why a hosted desktop is beneficial for your businesses security.
You know updates happen regularly
Data is handled by experts on the remote desktop meaning that you don't need to worry about remembering to run updates or perform security checks, for it is all done for you. If it is down to yourself or someone on a team, other things could get in the way and you might find you miss necessary updates leaving you vulnerable to potential attacks.
There are multiple things in place to prevent data theft
Virtual desktop companies will have many procedures in place to prevent data theft. This will include encrypted communication, enterprise-level firewalls and many passwords and barriers to prevent anyone else having access to your information.
You can isolate parts of your computer to make them safe from attacks
If a hacker manages to get access to your computer (which is often the aim) your most important files will be isolated from other parts of your computer and you can be protected from this. This is done through using sandbox techniques and end-user reconfiguration of security settings.
Virtual Desktops can isolate VPN clients and browsers on the endpoint
Virtual desktops layer on top of your local operating systems and can ensure that secure data never appears on the endpoint other than being rendered on the screen. No personal data is stored on that device and is therefore much more protected.
These are just a few reasons that hosted desktops are so much more secure. Find the perfect solution for your business today.
You know updates happen regularly
Data is handled by experts on the remote desktop meaning that you don't need to worry about remembering to run updates or perform security checks, for it is all done for you. If it is down to yourself or someone on a team, other things could get in the way and you might find you miss necessary updates leaving you vulnerable to potential attacks.
There are multiple things in place to prevent data theft
Virtual desktop companies will have many procedures in place to prevent data theft. This will include encrypted communication, enterprise-level firewalls and many passwords and barriers to prevent anyone else having access to your information.
You can isolate parts of your computer to make them safe from attacks
If a hacker manages to get access to your computer (which is often the aim) your most important files will be isolated from other parts of your computer and you can be protected from this. This is done through using sandbox techniques and end-user reconfiguration of security settings.
Virtual Desktops can isolate VPN clients and browsers on the endpoint
Virtual desktops layer on top of your local operating systems and can ensure that secure data never appears on the endpoint other than being rendered on the screen. No personal data is stored on that device and is therefore much more protected.
These are just a few reasons that hosted desktops are so much more secure. Find the perfect solution for your business today.
