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Cloud Security Questions: Essential Inquiries for a Secure Cloud Environment
Introduction
As businesses increasingly adopt cloud computing to leverage its scalability, flexibility, and cost-effectiveness, security remains a paramount concern. Ensuring robust cloud security is critical to protect sensitive data, maintain compliance with regulations, and mitigate cyber threats. In this blog, we will explore the essential questions businesses should ask to ensure their cloud environments are secure. Covering various aspects of cloud security, these questions provide a comprehensive framework for evaluating and enhancing cloud security measures.
1. What is the Shared Responsibility Model?
Understanding the shared responsibility model is foundational to cloud security. This model delineates the security responsibilities of both cloud service providers (CSPs) and customers.
Key Questions:
- What are the specific security responsibilities of the CSP?
- What security measures are customers responsible for?
- How does the CSP ensure the security of the cloud infrastructure?
