The delivery of IT services over the internet, has become essential for organizations and governments seeking to accelerate innovation and collaboration. Cloud computing security and security management best practices devised to prevent unauthorized access are required to keep data and applications in the cloud secure from current and rising cybersecurity threats. Whether in a public or private cloud, companies need to balance DDoS protection, high availability, data security, and regulatory compliance in their cloud security provider.
Cloud security solution is designed to protect the following, regardless of your responsibilities:
- Physical networks — routers, electrical power, cabling, climate controls, etc.
- Data storage — hard drives, etc.
- Data servers — core network computing hardware and software
- Computer virtualization frameworks — virtual machine software, host machines, and guest machines
- Operating systems (OS) — software that houses
- Middleware — application programming interface (API) management,
- Runtime environments — execution and upkeep of a running program
- Data — all the information stored, modified, and accessed
- Applications — traditional software services (email, tax software, productivity suites, etc.)
- End-user hardware — computers, mobile devices, Internet of Things (IoT) devices, etc.