8 Cloud Security Must-Knows from the Pros

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As businesses move away from legacy systems to private or public cloud-based solutions, it’s essential not to overlook security in today’s cyber threat landscape. We asked 8 IT experts to share their tips on how to prevent cloud security threats.

29 April 2021

Cloud computing has revolutionized how businesses operate, with companies moving away from physical IT infrastructure to minimize costs and achieve greater flexibility.

The demand for cloud services is rising post-COVID

Since 2020, the demand for cloud services has grown significantly in response to the COVID-19 outbreak, with cloud spending still expected to rise 18.8% in 2022 to total $362.3 billion, up from $305 billion in 2021.

“The COVID-19 pandemic forced organizations to quickly focus on three priorities: preserve cash and optimize IT costs, support and secure a remote workforce, and ensure resiliency” – Sid Nag, Research Vice President at Gartner

As more businesses migrate their operations to cloud infrastructure, particularly the public cloud – where sensitive data and critical applications are a concern – you mustn’t overlook cloud security. While the benefits of cloud computing typically outweigh the drawbacks, inadequate protection can have serious ramifications if not managed appropriately.