Cloud Security – Protect Your Data, Systems and Applications in the Cloud
Cloud Security is a collection of technologies and services designed to protect your organization’s data, systems and applications in the cloud. Regardless of whether you use private, public or hybrid cloud computing, a robust security platform can ensure that your sensitive information isn’t compromised by malicious actors.
Unlike on-premises systems, where IT teams control access permissions to networks and resources, in the cloud, you must grant users only what they need to do their jobs. To prevent data leakage or unauthorized usage, implement identity and access management (IAM) tools to establish and enforce policies that limit user access to your cloud environments.
A strong IAM policy includes enforcing the principle of least privilege, so only those who need to use your data can do so. Additionally, encrypting data in the cloud adds another layer of protection by making it difficult for unauthorized parties to read your information even if they gain access to a network.
To monitor your cloud environment and identify threats and vulnerabilities, deploy a security information and event management (SIEM) solution to analyze and correlate logs, alerts, and events. Look for a SIEM solution that offers centralized visibility, automated monitoring and response capabilities, threat intelligence integration, and compliance assistance to support incident investigations and reporting.