Cybersecurity Considerations When Moving To The Cloud – Part 1

This Article is Part One in a Two-Part Series

Many organizations view the cloud as a cost-effective and practical approach when it comes to data processing, access, storage and management. A common misconception among organizations migrating their data to the cloud (or already operating in the cloud) is that the cloud service provider will be responsible for their overall security. Cybersecurity in the cloud is not automatic and most cloud service providers will rely on a "shared responsibility" model, which essentially divides the security responsibilities between the service provider and the customer. Accordingly, an organization should take into account the totality of its cloud operations when conducting its overall regular cybersecurity assessments. This two-part article will provide some key considerations that organizations should take into account when considering their cloud cybersecurity.