Why should you opt for a cloud-based SaaS solution for your video redaction?
Deploying video redaction in a secure way that suits your company's needs is always a priority.
On-premise software - where a solution is installed on-site using the company’s own servers and usually behind a firewall - is commonly the more attractive solution. It is easier to stick to your own systems, and data and servers are located physically on-site/in the office.
However, cloud-based SaaS solutions, like our cloud SaaS video redaction solution, Secure Redact, can offer a better solution that can optimise scalability and efficiency. Cloud SaaS products are provided externally by outside third-party vendors and located remotely. This can seem daunting compared to having it in-house, but it is becoming increasingly the popular solution thanks to the ability to receive product updates in real-time and manage data with minimal risk. In fact, over 94 SMEs have most of their workload in the cloud, with more looking to make the transition.
Why choose our cloud SaaS solution?
Cut major costs of installation and maintenance.
On-premise services often require investment to install onto local computers and hire the staff to monitor and maintain the system. Businesses need to cost and account for software licences, servers, integration capabilities, maintenance staff, software updates and scalability, and more.
With Secure Redact’s cloud SaaS, the costs are more flexible.
It is much easier to adjust spending plans and benefits to tailor your budget and your needs. This can reduce the costs of IT staff duties and the maintenance that goes into these systems, as these will primarily be handled by the third-party vendor.
The flexibility of your video redaction solution.
With Secure Redact’s cloud SaaS solution, users can easily scale up or down depending on their individual requirements.
This could be across national or global teams who need to use the same system and share data accordingly, or to facilitate the hybrid style of working so that employees can gain access from anywhere with a secure Internet connection.
This allows for more efficient management of video across sites, helping to enable a collaborative workflow, i.e. different users can upload, edit and view videos, allowing for collaboration on multi-access projects such as DSARs. Video hours can be collated from across all users and locations, as opposed to being specific to each on-premises use.
Security is, of course, a concern in regards to the anywhere access of the cloud - however, most cloud services have strong built-in firewalls and protections to prevent unauthorised access, as well as single-sign-on (SSO) passwords and identity verification for users accessing it.
This SSO also helps Secure Redact receive updates and changes, as multiple of our developers can collaborate regardless of where they are. This means different product features and updates can be added from different teams more easily as data is able to be shared securely across the cloud platform.
Keeping data secure with backups.
Data protection is essential and something all businesses have to centre in their operations. Part of this is knowing exactly where the data you process and control is being stored and sent. Without a secure holding centre, you put data at risk of breach.
On the one hand, it is arguably easier and more convenient to back-up data with the cloud. If something goes wrong, e.g. a network of computers goes down, there isn’t a need to fear losing data or facing a potential breach because it is backed up and secured in the cloud, where it can be effectively restored.
This minimises the risk of losing important information - in comparison, on-premise systems require additional backup and recovery software, which can be costly in the long term.
However, data protection legislation outlines the importance of the physical location of the data, i.e. where it is collected, shared, and used. This is so that the risk of a potential data breach can be effectively tracked and dealt with. Cloud systems may complicate this chain, particularly if cloud servers are located outside of a particular jurisdiction a company operates or shares data. Ownership of data is an understandable concern.
Secure Redact runs on AWS in Ireland for EU and UK users and local servers in the US for our US customers.
This means your data remains localised and secure. We are compliant with GDPR, UK GDPR, the CCPA and other data legislations, and we regularly perform penetration and security testing with a vetted third-party security auditor.
This means that all data you share with us is handled responsibly in a way that complies with data protection legislation, and any risk of a data breach is minimised as much as possible. We don’t share data with anyone not entitled to it and it is only held for as long as necessary.
For more about how your data is processed with our Cloud SaaS product Secure Redact, visit our Data Processing practices.
Cloud-based SaaS services for your video redaction needs are the ultimate tool for flexibility, scalability, and reducing the operational burdens of maintaining IT systems on-site. With privacy and security at the heart of Secure Redact, offer your employees ease of collaboration, effective backup, and secure servers to efficiently track and monitor progress.