You may have heard of the cloud, but are unsure what it really means for your business. Cloud computing is a way to access applications, data and other IT resources through the internet rather than on-site servers. The main benefit of using cloud computing is that it allows companies to reduce their expenses by sharing infrastructure with other businesses.

However, there are also some risks associated with storing your sensitive information in a remote location where hackers could potentially gain access to it. To prevent this from happening, many companies choose to use cloud security services as part of their overall security strategy. These services combine various types of software and hardware into one comprehensive solution that protects against attacks on multiple fronts:

• Network security – detects intrusions before they happen and stops them from doing damage.
• Endpoint security – protects your devices from malware, viruses and other threats.
• Data security – secures the data stored on your servers and ensures that no one can access it without permission.

You probably have a general idea of what you’re paying for cloud security. For example, if you’re using Amazon Web Services or Microsoft Azure, then you know that their pricing models are based on usage. But it can be tricky to know exactly how much your business will end up paying for the services—especially when there are multiple providers and pricing models to consider.

You may be able to reduce your costs by taking advantage of volume discounts offered by certain providers; however, some providers offer pre-negotiated rates for large businesses only (even though they don’t disclose this information). So make sure to ask about any hidden fees before signing up with a new provider!

You can also get a free trial from some cloud security service providers so that you can test out their platform and see if it works well with your current systems before committing long term.

Cloud security services work by using multiple layers of protection to keep your business’s data safe. These layers include the following:

• Detection, which includes both real-time scanning and scheduled scans that can be run at any time. Real-time scanning means that threats are identified as soon as they arrive on your system, while scheduled scans provide an additional layer of protection by identifying threats after they have entered your system.
• Prevention, which prevents threats from entering your system in the first place by blocking them outright or flagging suspicious activity so you can investigate further if necessary. Detection and prevention work together to create a secure environment within which cloud employees can carry out their jobs safely and effectively.

There are many benefits to using cloud security services. These include:

• Protecting your business from cyberattacks, including ransomware and phishing attacks.
• Helping you comply with regulations such as the GDPR, HIPAA/HITECH, and PCI DSS.
• Avoiding downtime due to malware infections or malicious intrusions into your network by hackers.
• Avoiding data loss that can result from malware infections or malicious intrusions into your network by hackers.

As a business, you likely know just how important it is to protect your data. But do you know the costs of a data breach? According to Ponemon Institute’s 2018 Cost of Data Breach Study, the average cost per lost or stolen record containing sensitive and confidential information increased from $141 in 2017 to $153 in 2018—a 7% increase year-over-year.

That’s why implementing cloud security services is so important, especially when it comes to securing your files on a public cloud service like Dropbox or Google Drive. These services provide access to anyone who has an account (or even if they find their way through someone else’s account), so there are no locks on any doors. An attacker can easily steal your files and take them off site for further use or sale without ever breaking into your office building itself!