#69: Demystifying Cloud Computing: Interview with IT Specialist Dave Ginsburg

The Tech Savvy Lawyer

Dave is an IT specialist and seasoned podcaster renowned as the host of the "In Touch With iOS" podcast. Dave and I delve into the world of cloud computing. With over two decades of hands-on experience in IT, an unmatched proficiency in business technology, and a love of all things Apple, Dave brings his genuine expertise to enlighten and engage his audience. In this TSL.P Podcast episode, we talk about what cloud computing is and explore its foundational concepts, benefits, and potential concerns. Listeners of today's podcast will hopefully leave with an enriched understanding of the basics of cloud computing for lawyers and the intriguing dynamics shaping the social media sphere.

Join Dave and me as we discuss the following three questions and more!

1. What are the top three reasons professionals would want to use cloud computing?
2. What are the top three reasons a professional would not want to use cloud computing?
3. As we peer into the future, what are your top three predictions for using cloud computing by professionals?

In our conversation, we cover the following:

[00:29] Diving into Tech: From Microphones to iPhones, Dave's Tech Setup and Insights

[04:17] Demystifying Cloud Computing: From Remote Servers to Efficient Resource Management

[06:14] Exploring Cloud Computing Benefits and Concerns: Security, Redundancy, and Global Accessibility

[12:03] Assessing Considerations Against Cloud Computing: On-Premise Control, Service Management, and Data Security

[14:23] Enhancing Client Data Security: Information Security Plans, VPN Usage, and Two-Factor Authentication

[20:26] Peering into the Cloud Computing Future: Virtualization, Storage Evolution, and Industry Adaptation

[25:26] The Landscape of Evolving Social Media Platforms: Threads, Blue Sky, and Mastodon's Unique Path

RESOURCES:

Connect with Dave:

• Mastodon: mastodon.cloud/@daveg65
• Twitter: twitter.com/intouchwithios
• Website: intouchwithios.com
• YouTube: youtube.com/intouchwithios

Hardware mentioned in the conversation:

• Drobo: drobo.com/
• Rode PodMic: rode.com/en/microphones/broadcast/podmic
• YubiKey: yubico.com/

Software & Cloud Services mentioned in the conversation:

• 1Password: 1password.com/
• Amazon Web Services (AWS): aws.amazon.com/
• Backblaze: backblaze.com/
• Carbonite: carbonite.com/
• Clio: clio.com/
• Microsoft Azure: azure.microsoft.com/en-us
• Rocket Matter: rocketmatter.com/
• Smokeball: smokeball.com/