Cloud Security

Cloud security refers to a set of policies, technologies, and controls designed to protect data, applications, and the associated infrastructure of cloud computing. 

It is vital for your business as it ensures data privacy and compliance with regulations, protecting sensitive information and protecting data from cyber security threats, like hacking and unauthorised access, which are increasingly sophisticated and frequent.

We provide a comprehensive range of cloud security services tailored to safeguard every aspect of your cloud presence. 

This includes conducting risk assessments, developing cloud security architectures, managing identity and access, securing cloud applications and databases, encrypting data both at rest and in transit, and ensuring continuous compliance with industry standards and regulations.

Our consulting services encompass a thorough analysis of your current cloud security stance, identifying vulnerabilities, and developing a robust cloud security framework.

We offer guidance on implementing best practices for data protection, risk management, and incident response. Additionally, we assist with the integration of advanced cloud security solutions, such as security information and event management (SIEM), access controls, and encryption strategies.

For cloud app security, we employ a multifaceted approach that includes application security testing, secure coding practices, and regular updates to patch vulnerabilities. 

We integrate security into the app development lifecycle and deploy application-level firewalls and intrusion prevention systems. Furthermore, we monitor applications for unusual activity to detect and mitigate threats proactively.

To secure cloud data and prevent breaches, we implement layered security measures, including strong encryption, tokenization, and stringent access controls. 

We conduct regular security audits and penetration testing to identify and remediate potential security issues and gaps. We also train your staff on data security best practices and establish incident response plans to quickly react to potential data breaches.

Cloud storage security is addressed by deploying advanced encryption methods, configuring detailed access policies, and employing regular backups to ensure data resilience. 

We also conduct frequent security assessments to strengthen our security posture and use sophisticated tools to monitor for and respond to any unauthorised access or data exfiltration attempts.

Selecting a cloud provider involves evaluating their security certifications (such as ISO 27001), examining their data centre physical security, reviewing their data redundancy and disaster recovery capabilities, and ensuring that they provide transparent security practices that align with your business needs and regulatory requirements.

Identity and Access Management (IAM) systems are critical for ensuring that the right individuals have access to the appropriate resources at the right times for the right reasons.

IAM contributes to cloud security by managing user identities, their authentication, authorisation, roles, and privileges within or across the operating system, and enterprise boundaries to increase security and productivity while decreasing cost, downtime, and repetitive tasks.

Cloud computing security must cater to the dynamic nature of cloud environments, where resources are often shared and scaled on demand. 

It differs from traditional security in its need for data-centric and user-centric security approaches, a focus on virtualisation security, and a reliance on the cloud provider’s security measures in addition to in-house security controls.

Common risks include data exposure due to misconfigured cloud storage, compromised credentials leading to unauthorised access, and insecure interfaces or APIs. 

We employ robust configuration management, use advanced threat intelligence and behavioural analytics for anomaly detection, and apply rigorous API security measures.

Data protection in multi-cloud environments is managed through consistent security policy enforcement across all clouds, employing cross-cloud management tools, and using data-centric security strategies like encryption and tokenization that are independent of the underlying cloud platforms.