Modern businesses of all sizes rely on technology to store and manage sensitive information. From financial records to personal data, the protection of this information is critical to the success and reputation of any organization. Industries that regularly handle sensitive data—like healthcare and legal services—need secure solutions that are easy to implement and use. One solution that many businesses are turning to is cloud virtual desktops. In this blog, we will explore the benefits of cloud desktops for businesses that handle sensitive data and how cloud desktops can help keep data secure.
vDesk.works is a provider of cloud virtual desktops that are equipped with world-class security features to protect sensitive business information. Some of these features include:
Regulatory Compliance
We understand that certain industries require compliance with various regulations. For example, businesses in the healthcare industry must comply with HIPAA regulations while merchants of any size that accept credit card payments must comply with PCI-DSS standards. Our cloud PCs comply with these standard regulations in addition to several others.
Webroot Endpoint Protection
vDesk.works partners with Webroot to provide secure endpoint protection for our cloud virtual desktops. Through this partnership, we protect businesses from various cyber threats that might impact critical systems and sensitive data.
User Authentication
Our cloud desktops support multi-factor authentication (MFA) to add an extra layer of security to the corporate desktop environment. With enhanced multi-factor authentication (eMFA), we can take security one step further. Enhanced multi-factor authentication requires users to enter a correct CAPTCHA response and a unique 4-digit PIN to gain access to their virtual desktop environment. These protocols make it extremely difficult for unauthorized users to hack into a user’s desktop environment.
Device Fingerprinting
vDesk.works uses device fingerprinting to verify devices and prevent unauthorized users from accessing the desktop environment. Device fingerprinting works by collecting information about a user’s device and location to create a unique “fingerprint”, which can be used to verify the user in the future. For example, if vDesk.works notices a user attempting to log in from a new geographic location, it will flag their attempt and alert system administrators to verify the user’s identity. Device fingerprinting helps ensure that only the authorized user can gain access to their desktop environment.
Data Backups
Business data is the backbone of any organization. vDesk.works features daily backups to prevent data loss by creating copies of important files and folders, which are stored securely in the cloud. In the event of data becoming compromised through cyberattacks or natural disasters, data can be easily recovered from the backup. vDesk.works users can choose the frequency of data backup intervals to back up data more than once per day.
Businesses need solutions that work for them. vDesk.works provides enterprise-grade cloud PC solutions that can be fully customized to meet your security requirements. When you sign up with us, you get the backing of our expert technical support team in addition to a highly secure cloud virtual desktop environment. We will guide you every step of the way through your cloud desktop journey to ensure the highest quality of service.
Since 2009, we have outfitted small to large businesses with cloud virtual desktop infrastructure they can rely on. We are passionate about solving customer problems in the most efficient and cost-effective way possible. To learn more about our solutions, contact us today.
Emma Carson
