What’s happening
95% of companies have a presence within the cloud. Many organizations don’t realize they are active within the “cloud,” even though they have a massive amount of data within programs such as Microsoft office 365.
Since the pandemic, many businesses shifted over to cloud-based apps and systems for the first time. In order to reduce an outbreak of violations due to “beginner mistakes” in 2021. New cloud users and organizations will need to look precisely at their security posture.
What it means
- Do not assume the new cloud service providers will secure your own cloud environment, and don’t forget to take responsibility for your company’s networks and user controls.
- Human error is the leading cause of cloud breaches as well as misconfiguration of the cloud solution. Cloud providers may offer access and identity management tools to reduce errors.
- Proper use of the tools offered by the solution provider will assist with logging and monitoring, keeping businesses on track with any unsanctioned access login attempts.