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The cloud offers on-demand compute and storage resources that can help transform businesses. But it’s important to have a solid backbone to protect business data from digital threats, malware, and hackers.

A common way that businesses fall victim to cyber attacks is through a data breach. In the past, breaches were usually caused by malware but today they can also be the result of a variety of other activities including mobile devices, misplaced credentials, and network vulnerabilities.

Modern cloud security solutions need to be able to handle different types of threats in addition to traditional malware. For example, threats like Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) require a wide range of protections. These include reducing the attack surface by segmenting workloads in logically isolated parts of the cloud, blocking unneeded traffic, and enabling the use of granular security policies at subnet gateways.

Many CSPs configure their networks with default security permissions, and this can lead to problems in the long run. It’s best to find a solution that allows you to adjust this configuration according to your needs as a business.

It’s important to consider whether a vendor has been certified by independent organizations to meet strict standards such as the National Institute of Standards and Technology Framework, Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program, or other industry standards. In particular, businesses in regulated industries such as healthcare or finance will need to meet these standards to avoid legal trouble with regulators.