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How Can Businesses Approach Cybersecurity in Multi-Cloud Environments?

Multi-cloud environments are becoming increasingly common. Multi-clouds leverage the flexibility of public cloud connectivity across several providers to help organizations remain scalable and flexible. 

While multi-cloud offers numerous benefits, it also presents unique security challenges that must be addressed to ensure the security of applications and data hosted in the cloud. 

In this article, we will explore the best practices for securing a multi-cloud environment and the benefits of multi-cloud security.

 

What Is Multi-Cloud?

A multi-cloud environment refers to a cloud computing setup involving multiple cloud services from different providers to manage workloads, applications, and data storage. Companies typically use more than one cloud platform or infrastructure to distribute their computing resources and applications in a multi-cloud environment.

There are different types of cloud computing architectures that organizations can use:

Using multiple cloud providers allows organizations to take advantage of the unique features and services offered by each cloud provider, avoid vendor lock-in, and increase resilience and reliability by distributing workloads across multiple providers. 

However, managing a multi-cloud environment can be complex and requires expertise in managing and integrating multiple cloud services, monitoring performance, and ensuring security and compliance.

 

What Are the Challenges of Operating a Multi-Cloud Environment?

A multi-cloud environment presents unique security challenges that must be addressed to ensure the security of applications and data hosted in the cloud. Some of the key security challenges presented by a multi-cloud environment include:

Addressing these unique security challenges requires a holistic approach that involves establishing a comprehensive security framework, implementing strong access controls, monitoring and analyzing cloud activity, and staying up-to-date with emerging security risks and vulnerabilities.

 

How Can My Organization Start Thinking About Security and Compliance in Our Multi-Cloud System?

Securing a multi-cloud system requires a multi-layered approach addressing security risks across the entire cloud environment. Here are some critical steps to secure a multi-cloud system:

By following these steps, organizations can build a strong security posture that protects their multi-cloud environment and its applications and data.

Count On Continuum GRC to Manage Multi-Cloud Security

Continuum GRC is a cloud platform that can take something as routine and necessary as regular vulnerability scanning and reporting under FedRAMP and make it an easy and timely part of business in the public sector. We provide risk management and compliance support for every major regulation and compliance framework on the market, including:

And more. We are the only FedRAMP and StateRAMP Authorized compliance and risk management solution worldwide.

Continuum GRC is a proactive cyber security® and the only FedRAMP and StateRAMP Authorized cybersecurity audit platform worldwide. Call 1-888-896-6207 to discuss your organization’s cybersecurity needs and find out how we can help your organization protect its systems and ensure compliance.

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