In this final entry on cloud based backup we will examine how enterprise backup systems can leverage the cloud. This involves the developer of the backup application to add cloud support directly to their application and providing an option to replicate or move backup jobs to an internet based storage repository. The value in making cloud storage an extension to the backup process is lowered disruption, even if cloud storage access comes as part of an application upgrade. Almost every application in all three types of cloud related backup have some form of encryption built in.”]
Source: https://www.darkreading.com/database-security/cloud-s-role-in-backup-part-iii