Most business owners assume the cloud is automatically secure. After all, Microsoft and Google invest billions in protecting their platforms, right?
That part is true. But here’s the catch: the weakest link is usually how accounts are set up and managed locally. And when we run cloud security reviews for Jacksonville businesses, the same four gaps come up again and again.
1. Old Accounts Still Active
Former employees often keep access to company email, files, or apps long after they leave. It’s an easy oversight, but it’s also a major liability. All it takes is one old account with weak credentials to become a hacker’s entry point.
Issues like these often start during poorly planned cloud migrations, when accounts aren’t mapped or secured correctly.
2. Overly Broad File Sharing
We see files and folders shared with “anyone with the link” far too often. That means sensitive documents can float around outside your company with no control. Employees share this way for convenience, but it leaves the business exposed.
Sometimes the solution isn’t just tightening cloud settings, it’s keeping the most sensitive data on local systems while using cloud for everything else.
And the problem isn’t just loose links; many Jacksonville companies also face cloud sprawl, with too many apps and accounts to track securely.
3. Weak or Inconsistent Login Security
If some employees use MFA (multi-factor authentication) and others don’t, you don’t really have protection. A single compromised password can still unlock everything. Consistency matters, and skipping this step leaves businesses vulnerable.
Consistent policies usually come down to proactive IT support, making sure every employee follows the same protections.
4. Assuming the Cloud is Its Own Backup
Many businesses believe Microsoft 365 or Google Workspace automatically protect every file. But that’s not the case; these platforms only provide limited recovery options. If an employee deletes something or ransomware encrypts files, you might not get them back.
Without dedicated cloud backup, a breach or mistake can still leave you without the data you need.
The Fix Is Simpler Than You Think
These aren’t exotic, “Hollywood hacker” problems. They’re everyday issues that can be fixed with the right policies, reviews, and cleanup.
When Jacksonville businesses partner with us for cloud security, we audit accounts, tighten file access, and enforce stronger login protections, so you don’t have to worry about what’s slipping through the cracks.
Big breaches don’t always start with sophisticated attacks. They often start with simple oversights. Closing these gaps is one of the easiest ways to reduce your risk today.
👉 Protect your business by fixing the cloud security gaps you didn’t know you had
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