Cloud security is a discipline of cyber security dedicated to securing cloud computing systems. This includes keeping data private and safe across online-based infrastructure, applications, and platforms. It is a collection of procedures and technologies involving the cloud service providers and the clients that use them to address external and internal threats to business security.
Cloud providers host services on their servers through always-on connections. Since their business relies on customer trust, cloud security methods are used to keep client data private and safely stored. However, cloud security also partially rests in the client’s hands as well. Understanding both facets is pivotal to a successful cloud security solution.
At its core, cloud security is composed of the following categories:
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● Infrastructure security
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● Data security
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● Identity and access management (IAM)
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● Governance (policies on threat prevention, detection, and mitigation)
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● Data retention (DR) and business continuity (BC) planning
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● Legal compliance
As enterprises embrace cloud services and move toward optimizing their operational approach, new challenges arise when balancing productivity levels and security. While more modern technologies help organizations advance capabilities outside the confines of on-premise infrastructure, transitioning primarily to cloud-based environments can have several implications if not done securely.
Striking the right balance requires an understanding of how modern-day enterprises can benefit from the use of interconnected cloud technologies while deploying the best cloud security practices.
Speaker(s): Chandrasekhar reddy,
Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/330161
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