Introduction: Protecting Your Financial Data in the Cloud
When hosting critical financial software like Sage 50, 100, or 300, security is a top priority. Accounting data is a high-value target for cybercriminals, so businesses need to ensure their ERP software and sensitive information are well-protected.
Cloud hosting with solutions like Concero’s Citrix-powered Cloud Desktops provides advanced security tools and centralized management that most businesses cannot replicate with on-premise setups. From multi-factor authentication (MFA) to DDoS protection and disaster recovery, the cloud offers enhanced protection while simplifying IT operations.
Key Security Features of Cloud Hosting vs. On-Premise Management
| Security Feature | Cloud Hosting (DaaS) | On-Premise Management |
| Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) | Integrated by default to protect remote access | Requires separate setup and maintenance |
| DDoS Protection | Built-in at the infrastructure level to block attacks | Typically unavailable or requires costly mitigation services |
| Endpoint Protection | Managed and updated centrally by cloud provider | Must be handled manually, increasing IT overhead |
| Secure Cloud Desktops (DaaS) | Users access Sage from a secure, isolated desktop | Limited to remote desktop tools, prone to misconfigurations |
| Centralized Data Management | Central control over access, policies, and backups | Data scattered across local servers and devices |
| Disaster Recovery | Automated backups and quick recovery in case of failure | Manual backup processes, with risk of downtime and data loss |
Benefits of Hosting Sage Software in the Cloud
- Centralized Security and Management
Cloud hosting ensures centralized control over data and user access. With solutions like Concero’s DaaS, administrators can manage permissions, updates, and security policies in one place, reducing the risks associated with scattered on-premise setups. - Better Protection Against Cyber Threats
Hosting Sage software with a cloud provider offers DDoS protection to guard against attacks that target the infrastructure. On-premise systems rarely have such protection, leaving them vulnerable to disruptions and breaches. - Always-On Endpoint Protection
In a cloud-hosted environment, endpoint security tools—like antivirus and encryption—are integrated and automatically updated by the provider. This ensures that users accessing Sage from multiple devices are always protected. - Simplified Backup and Disaster Recovery
Cloud hosting offers automated backups and disaster recovery plans, ensuring your Sage data is protected from hardware failures or ransomware attacks. Businesses using on-prem servers must handle backups manually, often leaving gaps in coverage. - Enhanced Remote Access with Secure Cloud Desktops
With Citrix-powered Cloud Desktops, users can access Sage from any device without relying on complex VPNs or insecure remote desktop setups. This isolated environment prevents data leakage and improves collaboration by giving multiple users secure access simultaneously.
Why Cloud Security Matters for Accounting Firms
Accounting teams handle sensitive financial data and often need to work outside regular business hours. Cloud-hosted Sage software ensures users can access the system securely from any location, without compromising security. This is essential for modern work-from-anywhere models and helps businesses meet compliance requirements for data privacy.
Additionally, specialized hosting providers like Concero focus on corporate applications and secure desktops, ensuring a safer environment than general-purpose hosting providers that also manage high-risk workloads, such as public-facing web applications.
Go Cloud with Concero
Hosting Sage software in the cloud offers superior security, better collaboration, and lower IT complexity. With multi-factor authentication, automated backups, and DDoS protection, your accounting data stays safe and accessible.
Get a free trial of Concero Cloud Desktop today and experience the security benefits of cloud-hosted Sage.
