Securing Data in the Cloud: Controls Every Enterprise Should Expect

Moving to the cloud does not outsource your security obligations—it changes how you implement them. Strong identity (SSO, MFA, short-lived credentials), network segmentation, and secrets management remain foundational.

Encrypt data in transit and at rest, enforce least privilege with attribute-based access where possible, and centralize logs for detection and response. For regulated industries, map controls to your framework (SOC 2, HIPAA, etc.) early so architecture reviews stay aligned with audit evidence.

Finally, run tabletop exercises and chaos drills on backup and restore paths. The goal is not “zero incidents” on paper—it is bounded blast radius and predictable recovery when something goes wrong.