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Cloud Security protects data, applications and infrastructure as they move across environments — from a company’s data center to the cloud and back again. It encompasses everything from network and workload protection to zero-trust network access (ZTNA) for remote workforces. As the traditional network perimeter disappears, companies must ensure that all environments are secure and that security measures are consistently applied.

Inadequate visibility: Lack of visibility into the locations and assets that exist within multicloud and hybrid cloud environments creates blind spots where hackers can attack.

Unsanctioned access to the public cloud: With a growing number of people bringing their own devices to work, and most corporate systems running in multiple environments, there is an increase in unauthorized access points that attackers can exploit.

Authentication: The need to ensure that only authorized individuals or systems have access to the data and services in the cloud is vital, and this requires the use of authentication methods such as multi-factor authentication and the application of the principle of least privilege to reduce insider threats.

Disaster recovery: Even with preventative measures in place, data breaches and significant system outages can still happen. Cloud security solutions are essential to help mitigate the impact by providing redundancy and backup services that allow organizations to recover lost data quickly and resume operations as soon as possible.

Look for tools that offer a broad set of security features, such as a unified security management platform that supports workload protection, threat detection and compliance. Additionally, look for automation and AI capabilities to reduce the workload on security teams and speed up incident response times.