Beginners Guide to Intranet Security and Cloud Hosting
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Wed, 08/23/2017 - 23:17

Deploying an intranet solution for your company requires a lot of planning and careful consideration, and with every business needing different and unique requirements, you need to find the best intranet solution that suits your needs.  When it comes to hosting your business intranet, you will have the choice of either a cloud-hosted intranet or to host your intranet locally on your premises.  Intranet security is of prime importance for every company, and every solution needs to be evaluated before you decide which option provides the best intranet solution for your business.

While having a locally sourced intranet based on your premises sounds convenient, it not necessarily be the wisest solution when it comes to wanting a secure intranet.

With that in mind, we take a look at the different types of security threats that could impact your intranet, and why cloud hosting your intranet could offer you a more secure solution for your company.

How Are Company Intranets Susceptible to Security Threats?

Although your intranets provides your business with a closed and private network, it is still vulnerable to different kinds of threats, including network security breaches, viruses or malware.  As well as these external threats, there are also internal threats that could impact upon your intranet's security, including weak passwords and misuse by your intranet users.  Employees may have remote access to your intranet from outside the organization, where sensitive information such as business documents and files may end up in the wrong hands.