iCloud was developed by apple inc. and
was released on 6 June 2011. It offers cloud storage and cloud
computing services. It allows users to store data on remote servers.
It also possesses additional features like data sync center for
emails, contacts, calendars etc. iCloud allows users the option to
restore data from on line backup without connecting to a computer.
However like any cloud application, iCloud users will face potential
threat when we talk about data security and privacy.
In one aspect it allows users to
accommodate and sync huge amount of data on cloud. Also exposing data
to numerous threats like virus attack, hacking etc. which can result
in loss or corruption of vital data and manipulation in sensitive
information. Various issues on keeping data on clouds are:
- less transparency about the process of backing up of data. User have no idea on what happens to their data, whether it is encrypted or protected ?
- iCloud account is administered by single user ID. Which naturally makes data vulnerable to various threats. By importing single ID and respective password one can access every possible data present.
- One of the convenient feature of iCloud is sync of single data across Apple devices. Which can also result in molding of data from single device.
- Users privacy is always at the risk as authorities can view their data in certain situations.
According to apple inc. all data
including picture, audio/video files are stored encrypted on disk
except emails. We know that emails are vital mode of communication in
todays corporate world.
Email carries vital information
about organization which should be accessed by authorized person.
Using cloud application it is clear that users data is always
insecure from outside world.
Another threat is corruption of
data, as data is surmounted on a platform which possess varieties of
infectious program.
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