How to ensure public cloud services are used safely and securely | Computer Weekly

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The public cloud is a cloud computing model that enables resources such as applications, data storage, and virtual machines to be accessed remotely and on demand. While largely a benefit, it also leaves organisations open to public cloud security risks, particularly when they allow users to access on-demand services from various locations using different devices.

Cloud security consists of technology and techniques engineered to prevent and mitigate threats to an organization’s cybersecurity. Companies must implement cloud computing security to support both digital transformations and the use of cloud-based tools to protect assets. Cloud security works by combining several technologies, all designed to tighten cyber defences for off-premises data and applications.

Here are some of the core elements that make cloud security work:

A few of the security risks associated with the public cloud are:

Some of the ways to ensure businesses use public cloud services safely and securely include:

Beji Jacob is a member of the ISACA Emerging Trends Working Group.

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