Data and security are two of the most crucial topics of discussion regarding modern networks. As the internet grows in scope and complexity, it provides greater benefits to the way people interact and do business, but it also presents a greater number of variables that must be maintained in order to keep things running smoothly. Tech experts are becoming an indispensable part of the workforce at large, as well as within individual organizations for this very reason. Here’s what you need to know in order to create the stable and secure infrastructure your business needs in order to thrive in the digital age.
Keeping Up With Advances in Technology
Cutting edge technology almost universally corresponds to an improvement in every aspect of a given organization. However, there remain valid concerns about the weaknesses of modern data infrastructure. TLS 1.3 is all but necessary in order to remain competitive and relevant moving forward, because it improves the functionality of your network in a straightforward way. However, it creates some potential security concerns that need to be addressed. Most notably, TLS 1.3 makes it more difficult to track network traffic effectively, and analytics are a major component of network security. The biggest obstacle for modern businesses is giving themselves a technological edge without sacrificing security in order to do so, and that’s where your IT department comes in.
Hire Tech Savvy Professionals
There is a growing representation of tech workers across the board in the professional world. That is because, as technically becomes more powerful, it becomes more complex. For every additional benefit that the internet provides, it also provides another potential backdoor for hackers, and the only surefire way to make your network foolproof is with the help of experts in the field of network security. However, there are additional benefits to a strong IT department. In much the same way technological advancements can have drawbacks in terms of security, they can also introduce new errors that may occur and disrupt your business. IT professionals can help you assess your network and connected devices for potential weakness and fix problems as they arise.
Adopt Cloud Technology
Cloud technology refers primarily to cloud computing and cloud storage, and these twin technologies have transformed the landscape of data as you know it. Cloud storage refers to digital file storage over the internet. This has a few benefits, namely expanded storage and the easy sharing of files across an organization or group. Cloud computing operates in a similar manner but is broader in scope. Cloud computing refers to the sharing computational assets with other machines over a network. This allows, for example, one computer to aid another temporarily for the duration of a computational problem, before the two devices return to their default allocation of resources. In summation, cloud technology massively increases the potency of a business by allowing individual devices to cooperate directly, and this tech is quickly becoming the norm for professionals of all kinds.
Backup Everything
Another crucial aspect of network security is that you need to always make sure your data is backed up, just in case. Any number of problems can arise unexpectedly to compromise your computers, your network, or both, so it is imperative that you ensure that your files are always within reach. The recent explosion of data has rendered physical file storage an untenable option, however, so you’ll need to use cloud storage to backup your files. In addition to allowing files to be shared among a group, cloud storage also vastly expands available storage capacity.
Staying ahead of the curve with regards to technological advancement is a kind of Sisyphean exercise in futility. However, you must do your absolute best to stay on top of new advancements and remain in control of your business’s data infrastructure. Otherwise, you will be supplanted by more tech friendly, and more tech savvy, companies who will do what it takes to beat the competition. With this primer in hand, you’ll be better prepared to take the necessary steps to keep your business in lockstep with progress.
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Author Bio: Kevin Gardner graduated with a BS in Computer Science and an MBA from UCLA. He works as a business consultant for InnovateBTS where he helps companies integrate technology to improve performance. He shares his knowledge and expertise not only with his clients but with his fellow bloggers and readers.
Kevin is a guest blogger. All opinions are his own.
