Practices and technologies for protecting cloud-based systems, data, and infrastructure.
Cloud security encompasses the policies, technologies, and controls protecting cloud computing environments. It includes identity and access management, data protection, network security, threat detection, and compliance. Cloud security operates on a shared responsibility model—providers secure the cloud infrastructure while customers secure their data, access, and configurations. Common cloud security challenges include misconfigurations, excessive permissions, data exposure, and inadequate monitoring.
Why It Matters
The DSC Perspective:
Cloud breaches typically result from customer misconfigurations, not provider failures. Understanding your security responsibilities and properly configuring cloud services is essential. Cloud security posture management tools help identify misconfigurations.