Threats and Vulnerabilities for Cloud Security
Cloud Security is a set of technology tools, policies and procedures to help secure applications, data and infrastructure in the cloud. It includes the ability to identify, quantify and visualize your cloud environment, encrypt data at rest and in transit and implement strong passwords, multifactor authentication and more. It also involves a clear understanding of where your cloud service provider (CSP)’s responsibility for security ends and your own begins.
Common threats and vulnerabilities for cloud Security include:
Unauthorized access to your cloud environment: This could be as simple as a misconfigured security setting, or as serious as malware or ransomware that attacks your systems or holds your data hostage. Company security policy or data privacy regulatory compliance non-compliance: CSPs may not always fully support your industry’s unique requirements.
Best Practices for Cloud Security:
Encryption: Encrypting sensitive data in the cloud is an essential security measure that protects it from hackers. It is particularly helpful for high-demand industries like finance and retail, where data privacy regulations are more strict. Other protections that you can deploy to help defend your cloud environment include: