It's December 1st! That means it's time for #ITAdvent again! Every day until Christmas I will post an IT tip and/or thought. I did this last year and I thought it was quite a bit of fun, although also a little bit stressful. You'd think I would learn and prepare accordingly... 🤔

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Today's tip involves #Microsoft365 #DataResponsibility #Backup

#ITAdvent #SimplifyNow

There’s a common line of thinking, among companies who make the transition to cloud, that if they use one of the major cloud providers then they don’t need to worry about security.

But no matter how much responsibility an organisation transfers to the cloud, there are some things that cannot be transferred.

Find out why your organisation is still responsible for its data in the cloud in Ray’s blog post https://cydea.com/blog/even-if-your-datas-in-the-cloud-its-security-is-still-your-problem/

#PositiveSecurity #Cloud #DataResponsibility #RiskManagement

Even if your data’s in the cloud, its security is still your problem — Cydea

“We don’t need to have our own encryption keys, all of our data is in the cloud.” Cloud services are a useful resource for shifting CapEx (capital expenditure) requirements to OpEx (operational expenditure).

Data and Animals - This Is Amos

Having pigs, chickens, and a dog brings different responsibilities than having flowers and vegetables. So does collecting data.

This Is Amos
Rapid Shut Down - The First Step is Often the Hardest - This Is Amos

Step one in preparedness is knowing where your data is, but like many first steps, it is the hardest. It may seem simple, but it's not.

This Is Amos
successfully degoogling services I am responsible for
base is #gdpr #dataresponsibility
looking forward to next approach, removing 3rd party ad providers