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Private cloud advantages
Private cloud infrastructure offers organisations dedicated environments with greater control over data , applications , and security protocols . In contrast to public cloud services where resources are pooled across many tenants , private clouds are customised according to the specific needs of an organisation , thus allowing for safe storage of sensitive information .
While majority of the public sectors organisations are in Europe or the US region , some markets in the Middle East are catching up and moving at the rapid pace for adoption of private cloud infrastructure . Ensuring security is of utmost significance for these organisations as they handle sensitive information such as personal details and national security intelligence .
For example , Saudi Arabia ' s National Information Centre , NIC has enhanced user data protection and improved application services by migrating to a private cloud platform . Similarly , the Dubai Health Authority , DHA has deployed private cloud resources to securely and lawfully manage patient data within local jurisdiction , ensuring compliance with data protection regulations .
Some of the advantages of private cloud infrastructure include the following : strong encryption , multi-factor authentication , and continuous monitoring . These measures mitigate the occurrence of data breaches , which cost the Middle East organisations $ 6.1 million per incident , as per a report by IBM Security .
Data sovereignty and residency
Another concept that gained popularity is data sovereignty which , in practical terms , means that data is subject to the laws where it is collected . This concept has always been important for governments and enterprises in the Middle East region . Countries like the UAE , Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Qatar have introduced data residency laws .
For example , the UAE government ’ s National Cloud Security Policy aims to enhance the cloud security of the UAE by establishing clear principles for the practice and delivery of secure cloud services and addressing the challenges facing the current cloud services landscape .
Organisations can comply with these regulations by using private cloud solution , which guarantee the establishment of local data centres . Additionally , the government of Abu Dhabi recently adopted a private cloud model to comply with the data protection laws in the UAE and improve the security of their digital services .
Enhanced security and control over data Customised security policies
Organisations that deploy private clouds are able to implement multilayered security techniques , such as
Public cloud platforms offer limited customisation policies , whereas private clouds allow companies
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