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5/15/2013

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Cloud Security For Lawyers


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With the easy drag-and-drop sharing capabilities of cloud services such as Dropbox, Box and others, security has never been more important. As many of the files, documents and information that lawyers deal with is sensitive and confidential, this makes cloud security for lawyers even more important. Many users are skeptical about just how secure the cloud actually is. There are many misconceptions about cloud security and this is one reason that some lawyers have been hesitant about making the move to the cloud. The truth is, cloud security is just as good as or better than your home or office security.


How strong is cloud security?

Any competent cloud storage provider will offer two-factor (also known as two-step) authentication, and this, coupled with a strong password, provides a potent security measure. Most cloud storage providers also use strong encryption to protect your files and documents.

When you upload a file to a cloud storage account, the file is encrypted during the transfer and when it is stored, it remains encrypted. For even additional security, you can use encrypting software to encrypt the file before it ever leaves your hard drive. This way, it actually gets double encryption.

Sensitive firm information, confidential client information, contracts that can't afford to be lost- these are all examples of data that must be protected. This is why cloud security is important. It can also protect against natural disasters. If fire or flood destroys your firm, or even just your servers, this can be devastating. All your paper files will be destroyed and lost forever. Files on the hard drives will also be lost forever. But with cloud computing, your files remain safe and secure, encrypted, and stored on a server in a completely separate location.


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