What is Cloud Security?
Cloud Security is a set of technologies that secure your data and systems in the cloud. These include identity and access management (IAM) that controls who can access what, firewalls built to monitor traffic between end-user devices and the cloud, support for zero trust architectures, and secure gateways. Integrated with your existing tools and DevSecOps pipelines, it is easy to implement comprehensive solutions for your organization’s specific workflows.
Cloud environments are deployment models that separate the responsibilities of managing an operating system (OS) from securing everything that gets stacked on top of it. This creates new security blind spots for enterprises and requires a more sophisticated approach to defending against emerging threats.
While there are many benefits to implementing cloud computing, organizations must be prepared for the unique security challenges that come with this model. From the rapid scaling of organizational IT systems to the complexity of securing remote access, the cloud is a different environment that requires specialized protections.
Whether your data is stored in the cloud or on-premises, it is at risk from malicious actors when communicating between servers. Ensure your data is protected on the way to its destination with encryption that can’t be cracked or intercepted, even if transmitted between clouds. You also need a solution that protects your systems and users with strong governance policies. It must be scalable to keep pace with your organization’s growth and enable secure remote access for users without sacrificing their productivity.