How to keep your data secure on a hosted desktop
18th October 2021
Security is a major concern for any business owner. This article will cover a few of the biggest issues faced when using a hosted desktop and what can be done to protect your data.
Security
Access to a hosted desktop is password-protected with optional two-factor authentication (2FA) to keep all important files, emails and business data secure. There are, however, some downsides to using passwords.
Not only are they a potential target for cyber attacks, but passwords are also prone to human error. As an alternative, you can use Windows Hello, Microsoft's Authenticator app, to allow access via a security key or verification code sent to your phone in place of a password. Biometric sign-ins, such as fingerprint or facial recognition, are also secure options with which you can restrict access to your hosted desktop.
Disaster recovery
There is no knowing what can happen to your data. Accidents happen. On-site data servers might experience a flood, a fire or a power outage, and criminals may even try to gain access to your files. Most hosted desktops come with robust disaster recovery systems to ensure that your business operations can be restored without interruption. Data backups are also frequently taken and stored online to reduce the risk of any data loss due to accidents on-premises.
Data privacy
All data kept in large data centres is encrypted and decrypted with reliable encryption algorithms, such as 256-bit AES encryption, to ensure that data is safe. On top of that, most virtual machines, desktops and servers are contained within a fully configurable firewall, which prevents unauthorised access and keeps your data 100% private and secure.
The cost of security
For many businesses, the cost of implementing security measures might seem prohibitive, but with hosted desktops, it's possible to protect your data using best-in-class industry standards at a very low cost. By outsourcing all of your IT requirements to cloud-based systems, you can eliminate the need for expensive servers and avoid the running costs of on-site IT hardware.
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