_Editor’s Note: This post was originally published in July 2018. While much of the information about data access and data protection remain relevant, it was time to update for current best practices._

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Employees in today’s workplace expect the easy cloud services that they enjoy in their personal lives: [Dropbox](https://www.dropbox.com/), [Google Drive](https://www.google.com/drive/), [iCloud](https://www.icloud.com/), [OneDrive](https://onedrive.live.com/), [Box](https://www.box.com/home). As a business, however, how do we maintain security over data storage and user services, while providing ease of access?

[Theresa McGonagle Crider](/content/blog/author/tmcgonaglecrider/index.html)

A technologist and administrator in higher education and corporate environments for nearly twenty years, Theresa McGonagle Crider is an experienced project manager, collaborative team leader, and enthusiastic instructor.