Cloud Archives - Phoenix TS https://www.phoenixts.com/blog/category/cloud-computing/ The Training & Certification Experts Wed, 24 Jun 2020 22:20:58 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.3 What’s All the Buzz Around Microsoft Azure? https://phoenixts.com/blog/whats-all-the-buzz-around-microsoft-azure/ Wed, 24 Jun 2020 22:20:56 +0000 http://phoenixts.com/?p=104414 More and more, people seem to be talking about Microsoft Azure. As government agencies and businesses are looking to acquire more Azure services to continue their operations, IT professionals are seeking more Azure education and certifications. You may be wondering, what is all the buzz about Azure? Lately and especially since the onset of the […]

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]]> Head in the Cloud? Time to Face Cyber Security Reality https://phoenixts.com/blog/head-in-the-cloud-time-to-face-cyber-security-reality/ Thu, 02 Apr 2020 17:59:54 +0000 http://phoenixts.com/?p=103811 Many users believe that the cloud is the safest bet when saving and backing up important files. However, security issues arise when organizations fail to add their own security strategies in addition to that of the cloud provider

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]]> What is CCSP Certification? https://phoenixts.com/blog/what-is-ccsp-certification/ Tue, 23 Jan 2018 17:26:37 +0000 http://phoenixts.com/?p=97617 Cloud computing is an information technology paradigm that offers an innovative business model for enterprises to adopt IT services without prior investment. Although cloud computing has various advantages, enterprises hesitate to accept it because of the security challenges and issues associated with it. Security issues are major stumbling blocks to the progress of cloud computing. […]

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]]> Average CCSP Salary for 2017 https://phoenixts.com/blog/average-ccsp-salary-2017/ Tue, 02 Jan 2018 15:35:13 +0000 http://phoenixts.com/?p=97546 In less than 100 years, computers have evolved from massive behemoths that took up entire rooms into some of the tiniest gadgets you possess. While computer processing has gotten better and technology has improved allowing computer hardware to become smaller, the amount of data needing to be stored has grown. The growing need for data […]

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]]> Cloud Security Questions and Considerations to Ask the Cloud Service Provider https://phoenixts.com/blog/cloud-security-questions-considerations-to-ask-cloud-service-provider/ Fri, 26 Feb 2016 14:46:11 +0000 http://phoenixts.com/?p=61418 The Best Practices for Choosing and Evaluating Cloud Service Providers (CSPs) for Security The sole responsibility for security should not fall on the Cloud Service Provider (CSP). To ensure the overall effectiveness of your organization’s cyber security plans and systems, follow these best practices for choosing and evaluating a CSP’s security readiness. 1. Evaluate the […]

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]]> Cloud Security Best Practices: Vulnerability Scanning https://phoenixts.com/blog/cloud-security-best-practices-vulnerability-scanning/ Mon, 25 Jan 2016 16:29:05 +0000 http://phoenixts.com/?p=55893 Vulnerability scanning is an important practice within cloud security. I addressed this practice in the “7 Cloud Security Best Practices” blog post. This post expands on the practice of vulnerability scanning and management for the IT security team tasked with the responsibility of dealing with an external cloud infrastructure. This post identifies critical considerations that go […]

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]]> Cloud+ vs Cloud Essentials: CompTIA Cloud Certifications https://phoenixts.com/blog/cloud-vs-cloud-essentials-comptia-cloud-certifications/ Fri, 08 Jan 2016 13:05:55 +0000 http://phoenixts.com/?p=53837 This post examines the difference between the CompTIA Cloud+ and CompTIA Cloud Essentials certifications. Both CompTIA cloud certifications hold value, but each is designed for professionals with varying skill sets and experience. CompTIA Cloud Essentials: For the Non-Technical Staff The CompTIA Cloud Essentials certification is intended for business professionals and non-IT staff who aim to […]

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]]> 7 Cloud Security Best Practices https://phoenixts.com/blog/seven-cloud-security-best-practices/ Tue, 05 Jan 2016 12:22:20 +0000 http://phoenixts.com/?p=53534 This post addresses overarching cloud security best practices. There are numerous factors that alter and impact these practices, including the type of cloud computing model, the Cloud Service Provider (CSP), and the size of the organization. 1. Risk Management: The Core Practice For organizational security practices, everything should revolve around risk management. You should assess, […]

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]]> Strides in Data Analysis at Baltimore Startup RedOwl https://phoenixts.com/blog/strides-in-data-analysis-at-baltimore-startup-redowl/ Tue, 19 Aug 2014 18:16:01 +0000 http://www.phoenixts.com/?p=5470 The “Most Innovative Company” of the year was founded right here in Maryland, Baltimore to be exact. The homegrown RedOwl Analytics is one of the many companies to join the throng of new tech startups in the area, including ZeroFOX and Virtru. The company received numerous accolades recently for their unique approach to data analysis for […]

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]]> Why I would Install ownCloud over Dropbox and iCloud https://phoenixts.com/blog/why-i-would-install-owncloud-over-dropbox-icloud/ Wed, 16 Jul 2014 16:18:07 +0000 http://www.phoenixts.com/?p=5309 As many people have noticed, information uploaded to syncing storage systems, such as  iCloud and Dropbox, are not impervious to hackers. This has led people to search for new services that are more secure than iCloud and Dropbox. However, people are unwilling to sacrifice the simplicity that comes with iCloud and Dropbox. OwnCloud combines the best […]

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