Data Security and Mobile Workforce Flashcards
3WAT, Inc. is discussing the data-storage possibilities for its highly mobile workforce. Currently, data is stored on laptop hard drives and is not centrally available. Management is concerned about data security, accessibility, and cost.
Prepare a memo to management discussing various options for data storage for a highly mobile workforce including advantages, disadvantages, and costs.
Storing data on laptops - disadvantages and advantages.
-Limits accessibility to those with direct access to the laptop.
-Increases the number of portals into data stores; all machines should include username and password system access.
-Inefficient accessibility as well as time-consuming and limited data sharing.
-Decentralized data storage costs are relatively low.
3WAT, Inc. is discussing the data-storage possibilities for its highly mobile workforce. Currently, data is stored on laptop hard drives and is not centrally available. Management is concerned about data security, accessibility, and cost.
Prepare a memo to management discussing various options for data storage for a highly mobile workforce including advantages, disadvantages, and costs.
Storing data in the cloud - disadvantages.
-Start-up costs
-Concerns over having all of one’s data “eggs” in one “basket”
-Dependence on a single system
-Server overload or disruption
-Ongoing maintenance costs of network administration
3WAT, Inc. is discussing the data-storage possibilities for its highly mobile workforce. Currently, data is stored on laptop hard drives and is not centrally available. Management is concerned about data security, accessibility, and cost.
Prepare a memo to management discussing various options for data storage for a highly mobile workforce including advantages, disadvantages, and costs.
Storing data in the cloud - advantages.
-Universal access
-Long-run lower costs due to the reduced need to maintain differing operating systems and configurations
-Scalability
-Outsourcing and economies of scale
-Enterprise-wide integration into a centralized system
-Many organizations are realizing improved access and lower costs by moving to cloud-based systems.
