How the Pandemic over 2 y Escalated the Demand for Secure Remote Access

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When the pandemic hit, many companies lost their employees as they were forced to stay home to deal with sick family members or friends affected by the epidemic. With most of their workforce unable to make it in, these companies struggled to keep up with customer demand and supply chain management. On the other hand, other companies were able to use remote access tools like VPNs and Remote Desktop Services to continue running their operations at full capacity even when their employees were unable to physically show up at work.

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What Is Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)?
Infrastructure as a service, or IaaS, is a cloud computing model that offers business access to resources as a service. When using IaaS you can use any type of device to access your data and applications without installing any software. IaaS is also often used in conjunction with other cloud computing models like Software as a Service (SaaS) and Platforms as a Service (PaaS). One of the main advantages of this model is its cost efficiency; an enterprise does not need to purchase expensive hardware when they have contracted with a third party provider who will provide all the necessary infrastructure services. The final advantage is that there are no licensing fees because organizations just pay for what they use. With these benefits, it’s no wonder that organizations are transitioning their systems from traditional infrastructure providers to IaaS providers

Cloud Computing Solutions
Cloud computing is a type of internet-based service that provides shared pools of resources, like processing power, storage space and software, over the internet. This means that you don’t need to buy and maintain expensive hardware or software to get it up and running. With cloud computing solutions such as Dropbox and Box, you can store all your files in one place without worrying about it filling up your hard drive.

Virtual Private Networks (VPNs)
VPNs can be used to access the dark web. However, a VPN cannot guarantee security and there are numerous ways that data can be compromised or intercepted. It is important to be educated on the pros and cons of VPNs in order to find a solution best suited to your needs. If you want to maintain privacy while accessing resources through the dark web, a Virtual Private Network may not be your best option. The dark web offers tools like Tor (The Onion Router) to help users stay anonymous as they search. Many businesses use Tor to protect their customers’ information by hosting sites on the dark net. Darknet markets such as AlphaBay sell everything from drugs and weapons to counterfeit goods without providing identifying details about their vendors or customers.

The Future of Cloud Computing
Cloud computing is a term that has been used to describe many different technologies. Typically, it is used to describe a style of computing where remotely hosted programs, databases and other resources can be accessed over the internet, so customers don’t need to install and run them on their own computers. This means that instead of storing data on your computer, it’s stored in a cloud server somewhere. There are two different types of cloud computing: public and private. The most common type of cloud is public because it’s cheaper and more accessible than private clouds. For example, when you use Google Docs or Dropbox, you are using public cloud services.

By Khushal Jain

I'm an Information Security undergraduate, Cybersecurity & Blockchain enthusiast, and a Web, User Experience, User Interface, Visual, and Graphics Designer from India. I aim to make a difference through my creative solutions.