The Defense Department wants to keep their data safe by building a cloud based internet isolation system, reports Federal News Network.

The Defense Information Systems Agency’s idea of protecting agency networks at the internet browser took four years to go from concept to reality. DISA recently awarded a five-year, $199 million deal to now go from prototype to full production across the Defense Department.

The cloud has become a place of choice for storing critical information by many organizations. However, some professionals and organizations have questioned the security of information kept there. The truth, however, is that the internet can be a dangerous place for storage of sensitive information but the same can also be the case with your computer as they also face the same threats as the cloud. A good cloud storage vendor should be able to protect critical information better than you can be able to do on your own. With little planning, it is possible to make use of the benefits that the cloud offers and at the same time make sure that the information of your organization is as safe as possible. Due to the sensitivity of data stored in the cloud, it is important for companies to know how to keep their information safe.