Cloud computing and Software-as-a-Service providers play a big role in their clients' data security. When providers mishandle data, organizations can be left vulnerable to cyberattacks like malware installation, data theft, and more.

Most data breaches are easily avoidable by taking a proactive stance. By contrast, businesses used to rely primarily on reactive measures, such as conventional antivirus software. However, while these measures are still important too, they only kick in once a threat has already made it past your network, potentially causing serious disruption in the process.