• Shivam Maurya
• July 12, 2024
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The increasing adoption of Cloud technologies has made it obvious to ensure data safety in the Cloud resources. On the other hand, while Cloud providers have implemented effective security measures. The organisation is suffering from a lack of robust measurements for keeping their databases safe. Essential Infosec believes that it is important for individuals and organisations to take additional steps to ensure their data safety and Right to Privacy. This blog will provide you with some tips that will help you ensure efficient use of Cloud Technology to prevent Cyber Threats.

Understand your shared responsibility

Cloud security can be characterized by a comprehensive responsibility between the customer and the Cloud Service provider. In that case, the role of the service provider is to secure the infrastructure and user’s data. On the other hand, the customers have the responsibility to manage their access and protect their databases. By implementing some additional steps in their safety measures. A strong understanding of the shared responsibility models demonstrated by the service provider can help you understand your responsibility in protecting your databases.

Focus on implementing a strong authentication system

Implementation of a strong authentication system can significantly help you to safeguard your potential information. In that case, you need to only allow the authorised users to access your Cloud resource by applying MFA (Multi-Factor Authentication). It enhances the security of the Cloud resources. By implementing two or more verification factors to get access and reduces the possibility of unauthorised users.

Encrypt your databases

Encrypt your information both in transit and at rest to prevent the risk of authorised access. Most of the Cloud service providers enable built-in encryption processes and also the scope for Third-Party solutions to enhance its effectiveness.

Monitor and manage the user access

Implementation of PoLP (Principal of Least privilege) by limiting the minimum access for the users can the organisations and individuals to get control of the user access. It includes frequent review and updation of the user permission to ensure the efficiency and accuracy of the users. On the other hand, it includes revoking the access of the users who don’t need to have access to the Cloud resources.

Regularly monitor the login activities

Continuous monitoring of the login activity can easily detect unauthorised access and respond to security challenges effectively. In this regard, you can use third-party monetary tools or Cloud-native to track the usage, access and suspicious behaviours. You can also set alerts for unusual behaviours to immediately identify and respond to security challenges.

Backup your data frequently

Regular data backups are important for the business community and individuals to remove the challenges including disaster recovery. An efficient data backup measure involves with the encryption and restore process in different locations. You can test your recovery procedures and backups regularly so that they can be used at any time. It will also benefit you. By keeping all the information in different locations to protect them from the risk of data breaches.

Implement frequent security audit

Regular security audits help to measure the vulnerability and ensure integration with the security regulations and policies. In this regard, you can conduct an internal audit and third-party audits to get an unbiased evaluation of your Cloud security measurements.

Train the employees and educate yourself

For organisations, it is important to provide comprehensive training to the employees. So that it is possible to avoid human errors. It will help businesses to recognise the cyber threats including phishing attacks and malware and implement robust security measures. For individuals, it is required to have a strong understanding of the current pattern of cyber threats that can occur in the Cloud management system. A strong understanding of the Cloud security threats and possible measurements will help you to protect your potential information effectively.

Use Cloud security tools

Cloud service providers offer different security tools including IAM (Identity and Access Management), SIEM (Security Information and Event Management) and DLP (Data Loss Prevention). Implementation of these mechanisms will help you to manage your databases and detect unusual activities for robust solutions.

Regular update and patch your operating system

Outdated software can be a most potential threat for users that can enable cyber-attacks and make the information visible to cyber criminals. In this regard, you need to update and patch your operating systems and applications regularly to reduce the vulnerabilities. You might also enable an automatic update to enhance your protection against threats.

A proactive and comprehensive approach is required to secure the personal and confidential databases of individuals and organisations. The mentioned strategy will help you to enhance your security measures and keep you updated with the current trend of cyber threats. Essential Infosec advises you to improve your knowledge and digital literacy skills to detect and prevent current cyber threats. Also, Essential Infosec believes that cyber threats including Cloud safety challenges can be difficult but not impossible. We as cyber security organisations are committed to enhancing your understanding and skills.