Cyber security continues to be a top concern among IT professionals and leaders at organizations large and small. With the increased usage of cloud technology, cloud security issues have become more prevalent. Whether it’s a multi-cloud or hybrid cloud environment, there are ways to stay on top of the latest issues and protect yourself.
Why Cloud Security Matters
While organizations were migrating to cloud solutions for a variety of reasons before the COVID-19 public health crisis, the adoption of these services increased significantly during and in the wake of the pandemic. AlgoSec, a leading network security solution provider, spearheaded a survey titled “State of Cloud Security Concerns, Challenges and Incidents” to find out more about what was going on and to get a better grip on the situation.
What the survey found is revealing:
- The top cloud adoption concern is network security
- The security controls used by most of the top cloud providers are not adequate
- Complex cloud environments are increasingly the norm
- The search for improved security tools is something most organizations prioritize
These findings probably sound familiar, but if you are still perplexed as to how to protect yourself, you’re not alone. Many organizations are struggling to adopt what’s right for their specific business needs.
Gaining a Strong Foothold
The infrastructure in many security tools is a mix of vendor-controlled tools and the tools the customer maintains in-house. In basic terms, the cloud providers are responsible for the security controls in the cloud, while the customer has full responsibility for the security of what they have in the cloud. This is where many organizations become confused, with many IT teams under the impression that the provider is 100% responsible for security.
The multicloud environment can bring with it a variety of security challenges, and organizations that are not staffed with the right security expertise can be at risk. Even companies with cyber security strategies that know that they are responsible for putting policies in place to protect their data may not have the skills in-house to manage security concerns. They know which data needs to be classified and how to manage identity and access controls, but that doesn’t mean they have the time and resources to do it.
Unfortunately, there are too many organizations out there that are ill-equipped and completely vulnerable. Partnering with a third party to gain a better position is the answer for leaders at many companies, as they know they can’t forge on alone.
At Safari Solutions, our goal is to commit ourselves to our clients so they can move forward without undue concern around security issues. We have a team of professionals who know technology and we can assist you in getting the solutions you need to stay a step ahead of cyber criminals targeting your data and systems, as well as improve your workflow so you can hit your goals. Contact us and learn more about how we keep our clients’ systems secure in an ever-changing threat landscape.