It would not be suitable to jump straight into the answer, as it is important to first clarify the basic difference between Desktop as a Service (DaaS) and Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI). Quite often, both DaaS and VDI are used interchangeably, hence the confusion.
In the case of DaaS, the Virtual Machines (VM) or Virtual Desktops are hosted out of the data center infrastructure of a specialized Cloud Service Provider (CSP) like dinCloud. VDI on the other hand, deploys Virtual Desktops through on-premise data centers.
So, DaaS and VDI have Virtual Desktops as the common factor, but differ in the way they are served to end users. With the difference between DaaS and VDI out of the way, let us shift our focus on the factors that make DaaS more secure as compared to VDI.
Well, it all boils down mainly to the capacity, whether it is in the context of human resources, skillset, or the infrastructure. A single organization, even if mid to large sized, is highly likely to face multiple limitations when deploying and maintaining VDI environments.
DaaS providers, on the other hand, specialize in one, and only one thing, which is Cloud Hosted Virtual Desktops or Cloud Desktops. As a result, specialized DaaS providers are much better immune and equipped to navigate the limitations typically faced in VDI.
Leading DaaS providers like dinCloud tend to deploy a multi layered approach to cyber security and data privacy. These include encryption, firewalls, user authentication, malware and ransomware protection, and much more.
These multiple layers of security are further augmented by automation driven advanced monitoring and alerting tools. Such tools constantly monitor all network activity over the DaaS infrastructure and raise a red flag if any anomaly is raised, in real-time.
Lastly, DaaS providers offer robust Back-up, Disaster Recovery (DR) and Business Continuity (BC) plans. That way, even if there is a cyber incident that can potentially disrupt enterprise operations, there is a continuity plan that is already in place for critical workloads.
VDI, on the other hand, is only as good as the capabilities and capacities of a single enterprise, which has a limited horizon of only the specific industry it is catering to. All these factors make DaaS a much safer alternative to VDI.
