According to statistics, 83% of all company workload would be stored in the cloud by the end of 2021. Also, 67% of all enterprise infrastructure will likely be shifted to the cloud by the end of this year. As more and more businesses move to the cloud, the need for enhanced cloud security also increases.

What is cloud security?

Cloud security refers to a collection of policies, controls, and technologies that can safeguard your cloud-native systems and applications. It is essential for businesses as well as personal users. More and more people have begun using the cloud for data storage, and with increased cloud usage cyber threats have also increased. Cloud security has become critical to ensure that sensitive information and intellectual property is not leaked or becomes the target of a cyberattack.

How to ensure cloud security?

For all organizations, big and small, data protection is of prime importance. Data theft or leakage can make customers lose their trust in such organizations. However, organizations can adopt certain security measures that can reduce risks and enhance cloud security.

Use Multi-Factor Authentication

Multi-Factor Authentication is a security technique that requires users to provide two or more factors to gain access to a resource on the cloud. Many businesses use a combination of usernames and passwords, but that is not sufficient to prevent hackers from gaining access to data and applications. MFA requires additional verification factors. For instance, apart from your username and password, you may also require a One Time Password (OTP) to gain access. Some systems may also require biometric information like fingerprint or retina scan before you can access any information on the cloud.

Identity and access management is critical

Not all employees in your organization need access to every information or file stored on the cloud. Identity and access management can help your organization control and manage access privileges to sensitive information. You can set authorization levels so that employees can only access the information that is necessary for them to do their job.

Monitor end-user activities in real-time

When you regularly monitor and analyze the activities of your end-users, you can spot any deviations from their normal usage pattern. If there is a pattern of abnormal activities, there could be a potential breach in your system. Recognizing these breaches can help you stop security issues before they occur.

Back up your data 

 Data loss can happen due to hardware or software failures, data corruption, or human error. Data backup creates a copy of your data and stores it at a remote location. In the event of a data loss, you can use this backup for data recovery to ensure business continuity.

Provide regular anti-social engineering training to your employees

Social engineering refers to a broad set of malicious activities that are used to manipulate humans to give or leak confidential information. Phishing, fraudulent websites, and social media spying are common social engineering techniques used by cybercriminals. Providing ongoing training to your employees can ensure that they do not fall victim to any social engineering techniques, keeping your cloud content secure.