Make your Cloud Security robust before it’s too late
The Cloud has become the go-to platform for businesses to run their organisation digitally due to the many benefits it offers. However, the Cloud comes with its own set of security issues.
What is cloud security?
Cloud security is a set of strategies and policies implemented to protect cloud-based systems, data and infrastructures. Cloud security has a vast range of different security requirements, so these strategies are specially configured to combat all forms of threats. These robust security measures are designed to protect cloud data, support compliance and safeguard customers’ privacy. Your cloud provider should deliver all the basic cloud security measures and look after all maintenance and updates.
The Cloud is still a more secure environment for your data than on-premise solutions, as the Cloud provides more resources to look after your infrastructure.
What are the main cloud security risks?
The main threats that cloud security faces are:
- Data breaches
- Insider threats being exposed to confidential data
- A cyber-attack – this can be in the form of malware and can seriously damage your cloud environment
- Insufficient identity, credentials and access management
These are the main threats businesses face when tackling cloud security. Luckily our solutions can help to minimise this risk and keep your business safe.
Which solutions can increase your cloud security?
1. Encryption:
Cloud encryption is a service that your cloud service provider can offer. It is designed to scramble your data using complex algorithms, making the data unreadable and useless to a hacker. This protects it from being lost, stolen or breached.
2. Identity and access management:
This is essential. Ensure your users only have limited access to your data, enough so they can carry out their job and only that. This solution can also track users and authorise or deny access for requested actions. It’s also worth implementing other smart access management solutions such as multi-factor authentication. This enables you to have greater control over your cloud environment and who gets access to your data.
3. Firewall:
Cloud firewalls add an extra layer of protection over your cloud environment. A firewall’s purpose is to block malicious web traffic from penetrating your network, thus reducing the chances of cyber-attacks.
4. Successful configuration:
This is a step you should take when configuring your Cloud initially. Misconfigurations can lead to cloud security breaches. These can expose data and give cybercriminals a way into your network. This can be sorted with your cloud provider or an IT team to ensure your cloud is configured correctly.
5. Backup solutions:
Backup is non-negotiable. If the worse happens, you will need a solution in place that can help your data to remain safe if an attack or security issue occurs. Ensure you have a solution in place so you can get your essential data back.
6. Cybersecurity training:
Your team are potential victims of cyber-attacks. If they don’t know what to look out for, how can you expect them to protect themselves and your business? Get your team trained and ensure they can spot phishing emails and other forms of cyber-threats. Remember, your business is only as strong as its weakest link.
Why is cloud security important?
Centralised security
Your Cloud will be a large environment with multiple endpoints and devices. Managing it centrally will help you filter out the bad guys and streamline your entire security process. Implementing a disaster recovery plan is also best practise.
Reduce costs
By implementing a robust cloud security strategy, your chances of getting attacked are minimised. This means a reduction in downtime and less chance of needing regular repairs or other costly consequences of cloud attacks.
Reliability
You can rely on your cloud environment to support your business with strict cloud security measures in place. Also, you want to ensure customer data is safe in your hands. With the right cloud security solutions, you can keep that promise and show that you are reliable and credible.
Secure your data in the Cloud
Now we have covered the importance of cloud security, it’s time to make your cloud security strategy effective, robust and innovative. Our cloud experts at Landmark are here to help support your cloud needs, whatever they may be.
If you are unsure where to start with your cloud journey, our cloud migration project plan can provide you with all the essential steps you need.
