There are lingering perceptions that the cloud is not secure, but the reality is that cloud service providers are well aware of the negative effects that a security incident could have on their reputations. By using cloud services, a small to midsize business (SMB) shares the resources and scale of companies like Amazon, Microsoft and Google, who all sell cloud services. The greater risk is human error, caused by users who are unfamiliar with proper security practices. Here are five ways SMBs can stay safer in the cloud: use strong passwords and two-factor authentication.”]

