Cloud Security

What Is Cloud Security?

Cloud security is the practice of protecting data, applications, and infrastructure associated with cloud computing. It involves a set of policies, technologies, and controls deployed to protect data, applications, and the associated infrastructure of cloud computing environments.

Description

Cloud security encompasses a broad range of tools and practices designed to protect cloud environments from data breaches, unauthorized access, and other threats. Key areas include identity and access management, data encryption, network security, and compliance monitoring. Security responsibilities are typically shared between the cloud provider and the customer.

Usage and Examples

Cloud security is used by organizations of all sizes to protect their cloud-based data and applications. Examples include securing AWS S3 buckets against public exposure, configuring Azure Active Directory with least-privilege access, and monitoring Google Cloud environments for unusual activity.

Evolve Security's Cloud Penetration Testing service assesses the security of cloud environments across AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud to identify misconfigurations and exploitable vulnerabilities.