Cloud computing is essential in today's digital landscape. The offering of services such as IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS surpasses traditional configurations, attracting SMEs that want to compete with agility and scalability without excessive expenses.
Despite the benefits, digital transformation presents challenges, with security (72%) and regulatory compliance (71%) being the most cited by SMEs. To address these challenges, avoiding common mistakes in cloud implementation is crucial.
Top Cloud Security Mistakes:
1. Weak Authentication:
Eliminate static passwords and implement multi-factor authentication (MFA) to mitigate risks such as ransomware and data theft.
2. Excessive Dependence on the Supplier:
Understand the shared responsibility model and consider additional third-party controls for more complete security.
3. Lack of Backups:
Do not assume that the supplier covers all eventualities; Make backup copies to prevent data loss and downtime.
4. Irregular Patching:
Apply patches regularly to avoid vulnerabilities and possible malware infections.
5. Cloud Deconfiguration:
Avoid insecure configurations, such as allowing public access to cloud storage and not blocking open ports.
6. Lack of Traffic Supervision:
Implement continuous monitoring for rapid detection and response to potential threats.
7. Do not Encrypt Sensitive Data:
Encrypt data at rest and in transit to protect internal company information.
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Ensuring Security in the Cloud:
- Invest in third-party security solutions to improve protection and the features built into cloud services.
- Incorporate detection and response tools for rapid response to incidents.
- Develop a risk-based patching program.
- Encrypt data and apply access control policies.
- Consider a zero-trust approach, integrating MFA, XDR, encryption, and network segmentation.
Remember that cloud security requires active participation; Take control to prevent cyber risks and optimize your cloud environment.
We invite you to think of Madata as your strategic ally for the security of your cloud and your organization.
Source: CIO, LinkedIn, welivesecurity
