As digitalization becomes a norm, businesses are transitioning to cloud services for increased scalability, cost-effectiveness, and operational efficiency. But this transformation comes with a new challenge — securing the cloud. By Tinsae Erkailo.
Cloud security is inherently complex due to a variety of factors. There is diversity among cloud services, such as IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS, and each comes with its own set of security considerations. Coupled with this, the shared responsibility model demands both the cloud service provider and the user to take part in securing the cloud, which often leads to ambiguity in roles and responsibilities.
The article then explains how to secure your cloud environment in 3 key steps:
- Gain visibility
- Understand your security posture
- Monitor the runtime of your workloads
Cloud security is a journey, not a destination. From gaining visibility into your cloud assets to understanding your security posture and monitoring your workload’s runtime, the process requires a comprehensive, integrated security strategy. It’s also essential to remember that securing your cloud isn’t a one-time task but a continuous process, necessitating regular reevaluation and updating of security measures. Good read!
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