Security News > 2021 > May > The Benefits of Cloud Services Far Outweigh On-Premises in 2021
The pandemic, among other variables, has greatly accelerated cloud adoption for many organizations in 2021.
Has your organization made the move to cloud-delivered services? At this point, the advantages of cloud services are unrivaled.
When it comes to hacking, cloud services are not a silver bullet, but it's worth noting that according to Verizon's 2020 Data Breach Investigations Report, 70% of breaches hit on-premises environments last year while only 24% of breaches affected cloud assets.
While there were mixed feelings about cloud security in its infancy, using at least one form of cloud infrastructure is commonplace for organizations these days.
When complemented by the right pieces, the benefits of the cloud can help an organization maintain a more robust cloud security posture and in turn, protect its data and reduce the chances of a successful attack.
Once you've done your homework and identified the intrinsic benefits of the cloud though, it's value - especially in comparison to on premises solutions - becomes apparent.