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17 AWS Security Tools, Software and Services for Cloud Security, Identity and Compliance

AWS Security is a combination of practices and tools that ensure security of the cloud and in the cloud. AWS handles the physical security of the infrastructure as well as compute, networking, storage and database security. The customer, on the other hand, handles the security of their operations and workloads. This is where AWS security...

By Adeyomola Kazeem — 11 Jul'24 Last Updated: 07 Jan'25

Cloud Service Providers: 13 Top Companies and Their Benefits & Challenges

Cloud service providers deliver computing resources virtually. Depending on their delivery model, they can be Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) providers, Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) providers or Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) providers. IaaS providers offer essential computing resources like compute and storage. PaaS providers deliver a platform for app/software deployment, and SaaS providers offer ready-to-use software services. Typically, cloud service providers like...

By Adeyomola Kazeem — 11 Jul'24 Last Updated: 19 Aug'24

What Is Cloud Migration: Definition, Types, Strategies, Process, and Benefits

Cloud migration is the process of moving data or workflows to the cloud or between different cloud solutions. Cloud migration takes place in five stages: prepare, plan, migrate, operate and optimize. By completing these stages, cloud computing clients can enjoy benefits like increased scalability and reduced costs, without the potential disaster of a poorly planned...

By Aleksander Hougen — 11 Jul'24 Last Updated: 19 Nov'24

Cloud Deployment Models: Definition & Types

All cloud computing solutions can be classified based on what deployment model they use. A deployment model refers to how the cloud solution is delivered to and accessed by the end user. In an effort to standardize terminology in the cloud computing market, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) published a landmark paper...

By Aleksander Hougen — 11 Jul'24 Last Updated: 13 Mar'25

Top 10 Cloud Storage Security Issues & How to Solve Them in 2025

Storing your data in the cloud, like any form of online activity, comes with some inherent security risks and issues. However, with cloud storage, especially with the best cloud storage providers, advanced encryption technology secures your data. However, even with these protections in place, there are still some cloud storage security issues to be aware...

By Jason Stagnitto — 20 May'24 Last Updated: 17 Jul'24
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Best Cloud Storage for Australia 2025: Faster Than a Tasmanian Devil

Proximity to data centers impacts how fast you can get your files in the cloud. Australia, a remote part of the world, has several options nearby. We’ll take a look at them (as well as some bonus choices), helping you choose the right one for you.

By Dan Ginn — 19 May'24 Last Updated: 09 Jan'25

What Is Elastic Cloud Storage? Examples, Features and Pricing in 2025

The best cloud storage services fill a variety of needs for businesses. They provide features to store and share data, as well as tools that enhance productivity and enable collaboration. However, growing businesses can run into issues regarding how much storage capacity they need. Elastic cloud storage (ECS) is one option that can be a...

By Jason Stagnitto — 27 Apr'24 Last Updated: 29 Dec'24
Facts checked by Igor Kurtz

Navigating Legal and Security Compliance Standards on the Cloud

This course provides a detailed overview of all the most important cloud regulations, as well as what tools, techniques and best practices exist to help maintain compliance.

By Ben Schmitt — 26 Apr'24 Last Updated: 05 Jul'24

Single-Cloud vs Multi-Cloud: Which Business Strategy Is Best in 2025?

Key Takeaways: Single-Cloud vs Multi-Cloud Strategies Businesses in the market for a cloud service have to choose between a single-cloud and a multi-cloud solution. Both strategies have pros and cons, and choosing either one cloud service or more isn’t easy. We compare and contrast multi-cloud vs single-cloud in the following sections to help you decide...

By Jason Stagnitto — 18 Jan'24 Last Updated: 26 Dec'24
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The 5 Best Cloud Archival Storage Solutions for 2025

Looking for a cloud archival storage solution? We’ve got you covered with some of the best solutions on the market. This list includes popular backup services that regularly make our lists for good reasons, plus data storage management software that may not have been on your radar until now.

By Samuel Okoruwa — 27 Nov'22 Last Updated: 27 May'24