Build a Cloud Security Strategy

Secure the cloud by considering its unique challenges.
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Major Business Pain Points

  • Leveraging the cloud introduces IT professionals to a new world that they are tasked with securing.
  • With many cloud vendors proposing to share the security responsibility, it can be a challenge for organizations to develop a clear understanding of how they can best secure their data off premises.
Build a Cloud Security Strategy-Pain Points

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Key Points

  • Cloud security is not fundamentally different from security on premises.
  • While some of the mechanics are different, the underlying principles are the same. Accountability doesn’t disappear.
  • By virtue of its broad network accessibility, the cloud does however expose decisions to extreme scrutiny.

Approach

Build a Cloud Security Strategy-Recommendations
  • The business is adopting a cloud environment and it must be secured, which includes:
  • Ensuring business data cannot be leaked or stolen.
  • Maintaining privacy of data and other information.
  • Securing the network connection points.
  • This blueprint and associated tools are scalable for all types of organizations within various industry sectors.
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Methodology and Tools

Executive Brief

Read our concise Executive Brief to find out why you should build a cloud security strategy, review the methodology, and understand the four ways we can support you in completing this project.

  • Build a Cloud Security Strategy – Executive Brief
  • Build a Cloud Security Strategy – Phases 1-2

1. Explore security considerations for the cloud

Explore how the cloud changes the required controls and implementation strategies for a variety of different security domains.

  • Build a Cloud Security Strategy – Phase 1: Explore Security Considerations for the Cloud
  • Cloud Security Information Security Gap Analysis Tool
  • Cloud Security Strategy Template

2. Prioritize initiatives and construct a roadmap

Develop your organizational approach to various domains of security in the cloud, considering the cloud’s unique risks and challenges.

  • Build a Cloud Security Strategy – Phase 2: Prioritize Initiatives and Construct a Roadmap

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