As discussed in Part 1, regulatory compliance makes cloud security a requirement for numerous industries that must meet strict standards or face huge fines. Part 2 will cover Multi-Factor Authentication, Monitoring End Users, Off-boarding Process, and User Access Management.

3) Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)

The combination of username and password for logins is now often inadequate for protecting user accounts from cybercriminals. Use of credentials that are stolen from employees is a typical method for gaining illicit access to the cloud applications and data of a business.

Implementing multi-factor authentication (MFA) will help ensure that logins are restricted to authorized personnel, protecting your apps and sensitive data stored in the cloud from being accessed by cybercriminals.

4) Monitoring End Users

By using real-time monitoring and analytics to oversee end-user activities, an organization can catch irregular activities that stray from normal patterns of usage. An example of an unusual activity is a login being attempted from an unknown device or IP address, which can indicate a data breach attempt.

As every company has individual requirements regarding cybersecurity, consulting with an expert professional before making an investment will bring about the best results. Security weaknesses can be detected and discussed during the process, and solutions can be proposed.

5) Off-boarding Process

It is highly important to ensure that employees who have left your company no longer have access to cloud applications and storage, intellectual property, sensitive data like customer information, and IT systems. Creating and enforcing an off-boarding process for exiting employees is an important aspect of a company’s cybersecurity.

6) User Access Management

The majority of employees do not require access to each application and data bank of their organization. This is true for its cloud computing systems as well. By determining the proper levels of authorization through Identity and Access Management planning, a company can ensure employees only have access to the data and applications required by their jobs.

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