Organizations should have a clear understanding of the potential security benefits and risks associated with cloud computing in the context of their decision to move the business to the cloud and set realistic expectations with their cloud service provider. They must understand the pros and cons of the various service delivery models such as IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS, as each model has its own uniquely diverse security requirements and responsibilities.
In this section, we will go over some of the security threats as countermeasures that organizations face after moving to the cloud.
With the constant push of digital transformation, clubbed with the introduction of cost-effective cloud solutions, organizations now understand that their critical information and processes do not reside in one location. As a result of this, threat actors have started focusing and customizing their tactics, techniques, and procedures that are better suited for targeting cloud-based services...