Cloud computing

As defined on wikipedia Cloud computing is the delivery of computing as a service rather than a product,whereby shared resources, software, and information are provided to computers and other devices as a utility (like the electricity grid) over a network (typically the Internet).



Is it Safe?

There is a current ongoing debate within the business world as to whether this is the way forward or
if the security issues posed by the cloud are too great. As personal point of view, I use the cloud for my email and for the storing of certain non sensitive information. The reason I use the cloud is that it allows me to keep information and documents within easy reach no matter where I am (yes a usb does this too but is a pain to carry around). It is my opinion that anything sensitive can and will be accessed on the cloud once placed there, no matter how much security is put in place.

In recent times, there has been numerous attempts to compromise the sony online entertainment databases and accounts. Some of these attempts have been successful and account details and credit card information have been extracted. There were additional security measures put in place to protect the data by sony post the first attack. Security is not a preventative measure, it simply slows the hacker down and makes them work slightly harder to get to the same information. This would not be possible if all the information wasnt on a cloud.

What are your opinions? is it safe? are you using the cloud?