Cloud Security: Strategies for Safe Cloud Adoption

Cloud Security: Strategies for Safe Cloud Adoption Moving to the cloud brings speed and flexibility, but security must be part of the plan from day one. Embrace a clear shared responsibility model: the provider secures the underlying infrastructure, while you protect data, identities, and configurations. Start with a simple governance baseline—policies, roles, and controls that apply to every workload. This helps teams move faster without losing sight of safety. Identity and access management is the first line of defense. Use MFA, least-privilege roles, and separate admin accounts. Enforce short-lived credentials for privileged actions and automate access reviews. Practical steps include: ...

September 21, 2025 · 2 min · 376 words