Beware Cloud Cybersecurity is Your Responsibility
Cloud providers operate work under a "shared responsibility model," meaning businesses must take ownership of their cybersecurity postur. The specific responsibilities vary depending on whether you're using IaaS, PaaS, or SaaS solutions. Below, we show the responsibilities of each party when what you are contracting is cloud infrastructure, as with AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud, etc.:
Cloud Provider’s ResponsibilityP
The provider is accountable for the physical infrastructure, including:
- Device failures
- Physical access controls
- Network outages
- Other physical aspects of the infrastructure
These responsibilities apply to "Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)" services.
Your Responsibility as a Cloud Client
Organizations must manage the virtual aspects of their infrastructure, including:
- Access Control & Identity Management
- System, Network & Firewall Configurations
- Data Storage Security
- Encryption of information in transit or at rest
- Other Cloud Usage Security Measures
These responsibilities apply to "Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)" services.
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Cloud Security Analysis for Certifications
Cloud Security Audit offers specialized versions designed to align with various industry certifications:
Our team is actively working on new certifications, which will be incorporated into our Cloud Security Audit offerings soon. Contact our specialists.