{"id":70520,"date":"2023-08-17T11:40:14","date_gmt":"2023-08-17T03:40:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/version-2.com\/?p=70520"},"modified":"2023-08-14T11:43:05","modified_gmt":"2023-08-14T03:43:05","slug":"its-time-to-talk-about-cloud-security","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/version-2.com\/en\/2023\/08\/its-time-to-talk-about-cloud-security\/","title":{"rendered":"It\u2019s time to talk about cloud security"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Reading about the cloud in 2023 has an almost nostalgic feeling to it, a bit like watching that HBO special for the 20th anniversary of the Harry Potter series. You suddenly realize how long it\u2019s been since the whole conversation about cloud computing started.<\/p>

The cloud has become such a common IT tool that today it is difficult to find an industry (or even a company) that does not use it to some extent. The chances are very high that you yourself are using it frequently.<\/p>

So, we will not waste your time with generic information explaining the benefits and challenges of the cloud. Instead, we’ll get down to the nitty-gritty and discuss what\u2019s really important \u2014 cloud data security<\/strong>.<\/p>

First things first: What is cloud security?<\/h2>

Cloud data security could be explained as what organizations do to protect their cloud-based systems and applications \u2014 and the data they store in the cloud \u2014 against cyber threats<\/strong>.<\/p>

You could also say that it is a set of strategies, procedures, and tools<\/strong> that, when properly applied, can help companies prevent unwanted data exposure or IT infrastructure damage caused by various internal or external factors.<\/p>

Both explanations are correct. In fact, they complement each other and together provide more context \u2014 although they don’t give the whole picture.<\/p>

Treating it more like a concept, we could say that cloud security is a complex and constantly evolving field in IT that requires attention from all organizations that have either fully or partially based their IT environment on the cloud<\/strong>. So, with that in mind, the question you may be asking yourself right now is\u2026<\/p>

Why is cloud security so important?<\/h2>

If we had to answer that in one sentence, it would probably be this: cloud security plays an essential role in ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of sensitive data stored in the cloud<\/strong>. But this only scratches the surface. So, allow us to elaborate a bit because there\u2019s more to this matter than meets the eye.<\/p>

Each year, more and more organizations start their digital transformation journeys and integrate cloud-based tools and services into their IT infrastructures. All of those companies \u2014 no matter if they are small businesses or large-scale enterprises \u2014 cannot afford to take any risks regarding the security of their digital assets<\/strong>.<\/p>

This is why cloud security is one of the aspects that these companies must address if they decide to run even a tiny part of their activities in the cloud \u2014 or to keep their data inside one. If they don’t, they risk not only data loss or disruption of their business operations but also financial and reputational damage. They must be aware of the fact that keeping digital assets in the cloud doesn\u2019t mean that they are unreachable to hackers.<\/p>

This is to say that organizations should make every effort to ensure that their cloud cybersecurity is at the highest level at all times \u2014 after all, the success of their business endeavors depends on that.<\/p>

Main risks associated with cloud security<\/h2>

Security issues in cloud computing often revolve around the potential for unauthorized access \u2014 but not only that. Below, you will find descriptions of some of the biggest threats that today\u2019s companies must be aware of while developing their cloud security strategy. Whether a company will be able to address and manage these threats depends not only on the actions they take but also on its awareness of the emerging trends and disruptive forces shaping its industry.<\/p>