Managed Cloud Security: Benefits & Services

According to a research conducted by Gartner, the average cost of downtime could be as costly as $5600/minute.

While Cloud adoption is increasing across many industries, security is still one of the major hindrances. So, is cloud adoption really secure?

Security is frequently viewed as the largest impediment to a digital transformation journey, but it can also be its greatest enabler.

A lack of a strong cloud security system in place is like a time-bomb waiting to explode. There are various potential issues with not having a solid security system such as:

• Operational Inefficiency
• High Cost
• Potential Harm to a Company's Image in case of a breach
• Regulatory Compliance Challenges

All these difficulties are addressed by using Managed Cloud Security Services. It also allows the company's internal IT team to focus on new business initiatives while an external security team with extensive experience manages all elements of providing enterprise-grade cloud security.
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Some of the advantages a business avails from Managed Cloud Security Services are:

• Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery (BCDR)
• Automation
• Overcome Business Specific Challenges
• Accelerate Innovation
• Cost-Effective
• Overcome Compliance Challenges

What are the major security services offered in the cloud?

SECaaS (security-as-a-service) is a fast-expanding area that provides cybersecurity services that complement the traditionally managed security service provider.

9 of the major security services offered are:

1. Identity and Access Management (IAM)
2. Data Loss Prevention
3. Web Security
4. Email Security
5. Security Assessments
6. Intrusion Management
7. Security, Information and Event Management (SIEM)
8. Encryption
9. Network Security

(Bonus read: A detailed blog about SECaaS)

Any cloud computing service must be sufficiently secure. As more organizations move their vital data online and into the cloud, the risk of security breaches or cyber-attacks is growing. Maintaining a responsible cloud presence entails meeting strict security and compliance regulations as well as employing smart security techniques.