Here we list a few tips that you should follow to protect your files in the cloud.
1. Secure Your Account With a Strong Password
To protect your cloud storage account from unauthorized access, make sure that you have a strong password in place.
A strong password is a mixture of letters, numbers, and special characters (!,#,$). You can also add a variety of uppercase and lowercase letters to make it complex.
2. Enable Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)
Once you have a strong password in place, you should enable two-factor authentication for an added layer of account protection.
Unless you lose your device, it will be impossible for an attacker to access your cloud storage account. The authentication codes are usually generated by a 2FA app or delivered to you via email or SMS.
3. Avoid Storing Mission-Critical Information
Cloud storage is a reliable way to have a backup of your data that can be accessed from anywhere.
However, you should not upload sensitive information to keep it safe from any potential attacks. A physical storage drive should prove to be more effective in keeping your valuable information private.
4. Encrypt Your Data Before Uploading
To prevent access to your files, you can choose to encrypt them before uploading to the file storage service.
5. Choose an Encrypted Cloud Storage Service
Some of the most secure cloud storage services offer encryption by default. If your storage provider encrypts your files, you may not need to do the same locally.
