Security News > 2023 > August > Keeping the cloud secure with a mindset shift

This race to innovate is exposing organizations to cloud blind spots; many are now operating across a mix of cloud architectures, using different tools, and requiring different skills, which is leaving behind a trail of security gaps.

One of the most common pitfalls we encounter in cloud security is the tendency to pursue a "Lift and shift" approach; firms will simply transfer their existing on-premises security processes to the cloud wholesale.

The lift and shift approach also tends to come with an assumption that the cloud provider will take on ultimate responsibility for security and will take care of any gaps that arise.

Misconfigurations - often due to a lack of understanding of cloud security principles - are a leading source of cloud vulnerabilities.

Securing the cloud is a complex task that extends beyond technical measures - it requires a shift in mindset that extends to business culture and individual behaviors.

With the right strategy, technology and mindset, organizations can not only secure their cloud environments but also leverage the full potential of the cloud to drive innovation and growth.

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