14 | THE DATA CENTER JOURNAL
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IT
SECURITY
BY SCOTT WALTERS
Top Considerations for
Avoiding a Breach with
Compliant Hosting
A company's sensitive data is the foundation of any business, so selecting the right hosting
provider is critical for any organization looking to take advantage of the cloud. Internal and
external threats, along with compliance issues for companies that are regulated by PCI and/or
HIPAA, add another layer of complexity—how can you know that you're making the right decision
while minimizing the always looming threat of a breach? Though you can never truly eliminate the
possibility of a breach, there are some things to keep in mind that can put you in the best position
for staying secure.
