CLOUD COMPUTING - POTENTIAL RISKS AND EMERGING SOLUTIONS

Cloud computing has become an integral part of today's business world by providing flexibility,
reliability and good use. However, it also creates some security risks that organizations must
address. Here are some security risks associated with cloud computing and new solutions to
mitigate them:
POTENTIAL RISKS
Data Breach:
Risk: Unauthorized access to sensitive information stored in the cloud.
Solution: Provide effective access control and encryption to protect data. Use multi-factor
authentication (MFA) for user login. Read and analyze login information for suspicious
activity.
Data Loss:
Risk: Data may be deleted or corrupted.
Solution: Share your data with multiple sites regularly. Recover from unexpected files without
using versioning and processing rights.
Compliance and legal issues:
Risk: Failure to comply with business regulations and laws.
Solution: Choose air with industry-specific compliance certifications. Ensure encryption and
access control to meet requirements.
Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) Attacks:
Risk: Attackers flood cloud services with traffic, rendering them unusable.
Solution: Use a cloud provider's DDoS mitigation service. Using the Content Delivery Network
(CDN) to distribute traffic and block attacks.
Unsecure API:
Risk: Vulnerabilities in cloud service APIs can be exploited.
Solution: Patch and update the API regularly. Follow API security best practices such as
authentication and speed restrictions.
Insider Threat:
Risk: Malicious or careless employees can compromise cloud security.
Solutions: Implement strict access control and at least enforce rules. Employee training and
experience.
Shared resources:
Risk: Shared cloud resources may result in data access to the tenant.
Solution: Ensure separation between tenants. Encrypt both data in transit and at rest.
Lack of Visibility and Control:
Risk: Organizations may have limited visibility into the security of their airspace.
Solution: Leveraging the Cloud - Security tools and services for monitoring. Create a Cloud
Security Posture Management (CSPM) solution.
Identity and Access Management (IAM) Issues:
Risk: Improperly configured IAM settings can lead to unauthorized access.
Solution: Read the review and update the IAM policies. Use IAM audit tools to identify and fix
problems.
EMERGING SOLUTIONS
Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA): Follow the principle of "never trust, always verify" to secure
access to the cloud.
Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB): A tool that provides visibility and control of
applications and data in the cloud.
Security Orchestration, Automation and Response (SOAR): Automate incident response
and security tasks to quickly respond to threats.
Serverless Security: Security solutions for serverless computing environments.
Container Security: Protect containerized applications and developers like Kubernetes.

It is important for organizations to adopt a safe climate by regularly monitoring,

evaluating and updating security measures. Responding to unchanging threats. Additionally,
cloud security can be further improved by working with cloud security vendors and learning
best business practices.