Web Desk: World Cloud Security Day is being observed on Thursday, today.
The day has been celebrated every year as a way to raise awareness about the importance and techniques of securing data and information stored in the cloud.
This day seeks to bridge the gap between data clouds and online safety.
This day highlights the need for better security measures to fight the rising cyber security risks.
Cloud adoption has grown and with it, threats like ransomware attacks and cloud misconfigurations.
This makes cyber vigilance more important than ever
One of the everlasting cloud security risks, according to experts, is misconfiguration, which exposes sensitive user information.
Most organizations have a wrong idea about the shared responsibility model.
The false belief that cloud providers completely secure their data, result in breaches.
Moreover, AI innovations have simplified hacking attempts for cyber criminals through automation.
Cloud-based apps used by remote workers and businesses are prone to security vulnerabilities.
Cyber security experts highlight the need for proactive security measures.
To avoid risks, the following are recommended steps, according to experts:
Employ a Zero Trust strategy
Organizations ought to have authentication requirements on all devices before permitting user access.
Integrate AI-based threat detection
Artificial intelligence will be able to scan threats in real-time, identifying anomalies more quickly than using conventional means.
Comply with regulations
As cybersecurity regulations evolve, businesses will need to keep up with legal and financial risks.
World Cloud Security Day 2025 is a timely reminder for businesses and personnel to review their cloud data protection plans to stay ahead of attackers.
