Organizations large and small love the cloud for its simplicity. They’re enjoying the fact that they can put their critical business applications there and distribute data faster than ever before. They’re getting access to real-time data and scaling at will. But one of the most critical components that must be part of the strategy going forward includes cloud security strategies to protect your data.

It’s no secret that cybercriminals are on the lookout for any possible weakness, and they’re not just targeting the big companies. They’re open to anything, even the small businesses that might seem too small to target. Unfortunately, you can’t rely on legacy systems for protection when you jump to the cloud. You have to protect every possible connection — physical and virtual — across your entire infrastructure.

Cloud Security Tactics to Know

Long gone are the days when you could utilize a network gateway for monitoring traffic and devices. With the cloud as the new norm, you need to be ready at a moment’s notice to expand, which means you have to think about your entire distributed infrastructure and consider how it will change as new applications are brought in.

• Consistency — Many companies are operating through a multi-cloud environment, which means security needs to be consistent. Also, you have to consider that your data will be moving through on-site hardware and into the cloud, which means consistency in the workflow also needs to be accounted for.
  
• Visibility — Being able to see what’s going on throughout your entire network is crucial when detecting anomalies and taking action before something small evolves into a crisis. To ensure you’ve got full visibility, try a central management solution that allows you to see everything in one console. This will let you coordinate your response in a way that will boost your overall cloud security strategy.
  
• Procedure — Assessing your environment is necessary to find weak links, which can be exploited by hackers. Following procedures and policies that include bringing in the right tools for the job is a part of every good cloud security plan. To know which tools will work best for you, contact a trusted agent that has experience working with the latest and greatest security technologies.

Working with a third party is one way to get an objective and expert view of your process. It can also take some of the growing pains out of the way as you approach getting into the cloud environment.

At eXemplify, we serve as an agent representing clients with custom needs. For example, we offer managed security solutions that include a comprehensive approach to security and strategies that will reinforce your network protection. We’re experts in firewall technology, and we offer analytics that can get you ahead of any potential threats. Don’t let threats hold your business back — contact us, and let’s get started today.