Cloud security is composed of a set of policies, controls, processes, and technologies that work together to protect cloud-based infrastructure, systems, and data. These security measures are configured to protect data, support regulatory compliance, protect customer privacy, and set authentication rules for individual users. Cloud security is a critical consideration as organizations migrate workloads to the […]
Facing the New Cloud Security Challenges
Based on the 2021 report “State of Cloud Security Concerns, Challenges and Incidents” from Cloud Security Alliance, 41% of participants didn’t know if they had a cloud security incident in the past year. That percentage has doubled since 2019. There’s no shortage of cloud security threats. When organizations use several providers and public clouds to meet their […]
How Data Privacy Laws Impact Companies’ Approach to Cloud Security
Globally, organizations are churning out data in massive volumes for a plethora of reasons. Data enables organizations to speed up innovation, take business-critical decisions confidently, get deep consumer insights, and use all that information to stay ahead of their competitors. However, where does all that data go? They can’t possibly keep all that data stored […]
Optimizing the Cost of Azure Storage
Microsoft Azure Storage is a cloud-based storage service that provides organizations with a variety of storage solutions. Azure Storage provides: Cloud-based file sharing Message storage NoSQL storage Virtual machine disk storage Highly scalable object storage All storage products offered through Azure Storage are designed for high availability and redundancy. The underlying hardware that supports Azure Storage provides redundancy in […]
3 Vital Concerns for Companies Running Hybrid-Cloud Environments
The benefits of the cloud – reduced capital expenditures, greater IT flexibility, business efficiency, competitive advantage – are compelling. So much so that, not so long ago, people were predicting organizations would move their entire computing infrastructure to the cloud, and nothing would be left on-premises. It, of course, never happened. Instead, organizations have embraced […]
The State of Cloud Security: How Businesses Can Win Trust with Customers
People today are often rightfully skeptical about sharing their information with companies and service providers. Large-scale data breaches, like the recent exposure of the personal data of 533 million Facebook users, can quickly disillusion consumers and tarnish brand trust. Nevertheless, consumers are required to hand over their personal information each time they sign up for a […]
So You Want to be a Cloud Engineer?
It has been predicted that “cloud engineer” will be among the top ten in-demand IT jobs in 2021. There is currently a great need for cloud engineers, primarily because a significant number of organizations are moving their business processes to the cloud. As more organizations shift to cloud data storage, the demand for cloud engineers […]
Rethink Cloud Security with DevSecOps
Click to learn more about author Pratik Mistry. Security management inside the limits of the corporate organization can be perplexing: Security hazards are evaluated, and controls and countermeasures are concocted to lessen the dangers to a manageable level and cost. This is the definition of DevSecOps (short for development, security, and operations). All in all, […]
How Will AI Impact the Transportation Industry?
Click here to learn more about Gilad David Maayan. Artificial intelligence (AI) is at the root of many new services and is helping to advance a wide range of technologies and fields. Transportation is one of these fields. When AI is applied, transportation can become faster, more efficient, more reliable, and safer. It enables drivers […]
2021 Predictions: As Cloud Adoption Accelerates, Governance and Security Become Critical
Click to learn more about author Keith Neilson. Digital transformation continues to skyrocket as enterprises shift operations to adapt to the new normal amid the COVID-19 pandemic. To power this digital-first strategy, enterprises are increasingly adopting cloud services to support remote workflows. As cloud initiatives continue to accelerate in 2021, enterprises must ensure they understand […]