The Cloud: Security Issues
The cloud has become indispensable and is the default infrastructure for many data workloads. However, cracks are appearing in the walls of the cloud due to the costs and fear of dependence. Thus, having a multi-cloud strategy is important. More and more organizations are adopting a multi-cloud data infrastructure, which will become the norm. Companies should embrace this trend to ensure that their cloud applications are compatible with all cloud providers.
Serverless Computing allows delegating the task of maintaining server infrastructure and providing services. Developers never have to deal with servers or perform any environment configuration before deployment. They can simply upload small pieces of code or a function and run them on servers close to the end user, reducing latency. Incorporating Serverless Computing simplifies the process of creating and deploying new features and eliminates the risk of hardware failures.
Security threats continue to increase as companies adopt digital transformation. It is crucial to identify weaknesses in your current cloud system, develop workflows for monitoring, generate insights, and take proactive measures. Companies are increasingly adopting Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) to strengthen their cloud security. SASE strengthens network security by providing services such as CASB, FWaaS, and Zero Trust using a cloud-delivered service model. It also allows organizations to apply secure access methods and authenticate users regardless of their location.
Finally, the 3-2-1 backup rule which states that companies must have 3 copies of data, on 2 different media, 1 of which is kept off-site, is being questioned. Cloud computing providers have evolved their storage offerings in such a way that data durability now reaches 99.999999999%. Companies can instead opt for a more data storage approach that is oriented towards the specific needs of the business and the type of data being stored.
Cyber attacks continue to find new vulnerabilities, which is why many companies are implementing security strategies that go beyond prevention and detection, but also protection, backup, and data recovery. Cloud computing is an important tool for improving protection strategies against cyber attacks.
In fact, more and more CIOs rely on the cloud to store and protect their sensitive data. Secondary and tertiary copies can be replicated quickly and stored in multiple regions, without companies having to purchase or deploy hardware infrastructures locally. Organizations can also rely on the immutable storage characteristics of cloud providers to ensure that sensitive files and objects are not manipulable.
According to cybersecurity forecasts, the management and protection functions of data in the cloud (decentralized replication, object locking, immutability) are expected to become increasingly important for IT departments. In the constant fight against data loss and downtime due to ransomware attacks, all precautions are essential. Companies can therefore consider strengthening their security strategy by using data protection and backup tools in the cloud. This will allow them to better protect themselves against cyber attacks and ensure the availability and integrity of their sensitive data in case of incidents.
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