Security and data protection in the cloud compared to on-premise solutions

In today’s business world, the security and protection of corporate data is critical. With the advent of cloud-based solutions such as the SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC), the question arises as to whether data is as secure in the cloud as it is on the servers in the company’s own data center. This blog post examines the security aspects of the SAP Analytics Cloud compared to tradi­tional on-premise solutions and highlights important conside­ra­tions that companies should take into account when deciding on a parti­cular data infra­structure.

Sovereignty over the data

As a general rule, companies do not lose control of their data when they use the SAP Analytics Cloud. With live connec­tions, the solution only processes metadata in the cloud, while the actual data remains in the company’s system without external repli­cation. This means that data sovereignty and control remain in the hands of the company, regardless of whether the data is managed in the cloud or on-premise.

Security measures in the cloud

Cloud solutions such as the SAP Analytics Cloud are already considerably more secure than many companies assume. Modern techno­logies such as TwinCore and IP-VPN tunnels are used for secure data transfer to ensure the integrity and confi­den­tiality of data. In addition, the SAP Analytics cloud software is set up, hosted, maintained and updated entirely by SAP in its own data centers as “Software as a Service” (SaaS), which includes additional security precau­tions and regular maintenance.

Compa­rison with on-premise solutions

When considering on-premise solutions, companies must also take into account the vulnerability to data espionage or cyber­crime as well as the costs and effort involved in moder­nizing and operating an on-premise solution. It is important to note that your own data center “on site” is also suscep­tible to security risks and that cloud solutions are already much more secure than many people think.

Conclusion

Security and data protection in the cloud compared to on-premise solutions are important aspects that companies should consider when selecting their data infra­structure. The SAP Analytics Cloud offers modern security measures and techno­logies to ensure data integrity and confi­den­tiality, while at the same time the company retains sovereignty over the data. It is important to carefully weigh up the pros and cons of cloud and on-premise solutions in order to make the best possible decision in terms of security and data protection.

Overall, it is clear that cloud solutions such as the SAP Analytics Cloud are already much more secure than many companies assume and that they are a reliable and secure alter­native to tradi­tional on-premise solutions.

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