Here we explore why cloud services are being exploited, how it's happening, and what you can do to prevent it.
Team training. Secure devices. Cloud-based security. Zero Trust. Identity and access management tools. Web application firewall. Password manager. Multi-factor authentication. Data backups. Cryptography. Make sure your cloud service providers are encrypting data that you will store with them. This strategy, in combination with access privileges, forms the basis for being able to comply with common regulatory policies.
Revisit your cloud security posture
Overall, the benefits of cloud computing outweigh the risks. However, companies that rely on cloud services must take extra precautions to ensure data security. While there are many tools available to help, perhaps the most important step is to ensure that all employees understand their role in maintaining data security.
Ongoing presentations, reminders, and even mock intrusion attempts can help team members—especially those working remotely—stay up to date on the latest threats. Your contributions may be just what separates your company from losing data, time, money and customer trust.
