Tech industry insiders and the companies that follow their advice cite many benefits in shifting to the cloud, including cost savings, smoother collaboration in a remote work world, scalability and flexibility, and enhanced security. However, while these pluses are genuine and impactful, they’re not necessarily comprehensive; cybersecurity, in particular, can continue to prove problematic.
A top threat in multicloud and hybrid cloud environments is the lack of consistent, enterprisewide security controls. Embracing unified, proactive attack prevention and zero trust is key. Implement defenses such as limited data access through authentication and/or encryption, adopting least-privilege principles for accounts and ensuring multilayered cloud asset protection. We must move beyond detection and block threats at the source.
The biggest challenge is actually getting a handle on all the different ways that cloud applications can be exploited. Managing data and centralizing it is not enough; today, enterprises need machine learning models to pick out the “signal and risk” from the “noise.” The problem is no longer human scale, but the processes needed to catch up. -
Supply chain attacks could exploit vulnerabilities in third-party software and infrastructure to penetrate defenses. Vetting vendors, monitoring for suspicious activity patterns and using microservice architectures to isolate systems can reduce risks. We favor platforms that allow greater control over security updates and configurations. -