10/06/2021
Physical Security System storage
Cloud vs. On-Premises Comparison
(Physical or Cloud-based access control or CCTV system)
Here’s a straightforward look at cloud security vs. on-premises security side by side.
Cloud-based security:
Security is the responsibility of both the enterprise and the vendor providing the software, meaning there’s less of a burden on IT teams.
Since you can access your files anywhere, security goes everywhere with you, too
Since everything in the cloud is located in centralized platform security, boundaries are no obstacle
Cloud security may offer specialized options otherwise out of reach because of cost
Public cloud-based services involve trusting a third-party with your most precious data—but on the other hand, they’re experts
You should ensure your cloud provider allows for compliance with necessary regulations
Some cloud-based security services are pre-configured, so if you don’t like the way the system is set up, you may not have options
On-premises security:
On-premises security might as well be “hands-on security.” With this approach, security is your responsibility and yours alone. This means constant monitoring and maintenance.
You get to retain all of your data and remain in control of what happens to it.
Complete on-premises security includes both physical and network security measures, especially if you need to stay within compliance.
On-premises allows you to configure your system the way you like it, but this means you need a high level of expertise.
Separate and sometimes costly security tools are needed to protect each layer of an enterprise.
Security measures and resources are limited by location