20 | (800) 323-7212 • induscom.com Cloud vs On-premise security technology Choosing the right security system is an important decision, and often a big investment for any size organization. There are two types of systems, with key differences to note: cloud-based and on-premise. What are the latest security technologies, and which one is right for your business? The main differentiator here is where these systems are managed. On-premise security tech runs on locally managed servers at the building site, and is viewed as the more traditional, or “legacy” option. With cloud-based systems, the servers are managed by a third-party, with local data synced via the cloud. Most cloud security tech providers use Amazon Web Services, Google Cloud, and Microsoft Azure for their server management. Take a closer look at how to compare cloud-based and on-premise security technology, and select the providers that are right for your business. Reasons to choose on-premise security systems: • On-premise uses thick client software which offers greater customization capabilities • Management software can be browser-based or tied to a specific on-site workstation • Good option for high-security environments with strict policy or compliance requirements • Installation, maintenance, and updates are all performed by a trained, on-site IT professional who knows the specific system • Compatibility with existing on-premise security systems Reasons to choose cloud-based security systems: • Eliminates the need to invest in on-site hardware and IT management • Scales with ease thanks to fully remote management capabilities and no server hardware to install on location • Software updates are automatically installed over the cloud • New capabilities and features are easier and faster to roll out across all sites • Redundancies built into large data centers increases cloud system reliability • Cloud security technology is often built on open standards for easy integration with other systems What if an organization has an existing on-premise security system, but also wants access to some of the capabilities of a cloud-based system? Luckily, there are cloud-based security systems that are backward compatible with legacy technology. In a hybrid model, organizations can retain their original investment in on-premise servers and upgrade the edge devices to cloud-based technology. For example, an organization that wants to keep their original on-premise ACU hardware can choose to update their door readers with a cloud-based access control system provider, allowing them to take advantage of frictionless mobile-based credentials and remote management without having to rip-and-replace the entire system. Cloud vs On-premise
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