Compromising on cloud security might cost you more than you think—it should not be treated as an afterthought. As a result of the pandemic, more than 60% of Indian businesses plan to raise their demand for cloud computing, and more than 50% for cloud software, to sustain the new standard. Cloud adoption has been fueled by cost savings, scalability, and versatility. However, cyber-attacks and data breaches may pose unparalleled challenges, potentially costing millions of dollars if the cloud security system is not solid. A company’s security infrastructure must be developed, maintained, and tested to mitigate such threats.

Building a Strong Cloud Security Foundation

• Strong Foundation: Build a solid cloud infrastructure on top of a strong security system. Security-first cloud vendors’ standard implementations can provide guidance for establishing a robust defense framework.
• HIPAA Compliance: Choose a HIPAA-compliant cloud provider to ensure proper implementation and protection of sensitive data.
• Encrypting Data: Encrypt data before uploading to the cloud and provide restricted access to ensure privacy and security.
• Whitelisting Controls: Limit access to trusted applications only, ensuring higher levels of security for company data.

Enhancing Security with System Containers

System containers can surround traditional systems, increasing depth of defense. Containers allow programmability and automatic monitoring of network activity and application use. Any suspicious behavior triggers immediate alerts and predetermined responses.

24/7 Health Check

Implement cloud monitoring systems that identify network, compute, storage, and access control issues, warning you before they cause damage. Continuous monitoring is critical to maintaining strong cloud protection.

Identity and Access Management (IAM)

• Use a single platform to manage all third-party applications, ensuring only reputable apps are allowed.
• Add real-time risk analysis triggers to alert the organization to any irregular events.
• Implement strong passwords and multistep authentication to prevent unauthorized access.

Proactive Threat Protection

Install intrusion detection systems to identify endpoint attacks. Use threat intelligence from experts to protect against common breaches. When a breach occurs, an advanced threat protection center investigates the cause and updates systems to respond better in the future.

Regular Security Audits

Security audits help identify device flaws, unauthorized access, organizational security risks, and unpatched applications. Methods like Penetration Testing and Remote Integrity Checking (RIC) are commonly used to verify cloud security. Penetration testing can uncover previously undetected issues, while RIC ensures the credibility of cloud-based files.

Getting Started with Extreme Compute

Vulnerabilities and threats aren’t going away, and the best time to secure your business is now. Finding a vendor with modern security solutions is the first step. Extreme Compute guides companies through every phase of secure cloud enablement, ensuring services, data, and users are protected. With expert consulting, technological intelligence, local security clouds, and scalable financial models, Extreme Compute helps businesses implement robust cloud security with the highest degree of confidence.