The principles of data protection are the same whether your data is stored in a traditional, on-premises data center or in a cloud environment. What is different is the way that you apply those principles. Moving data to the cloud introduces novel cybersecurity risks, challenges, and the threat surface. This novelty requires a new approach to data security.
Cloud security is the protection of data, applications, and infrastructures involved in cloud computing environments. Traditional security controls are not adequate to mitigate and protect against the new threats in cloud environments. Establishing and sustaining a robust and effective cloud security posture presents many benefits to organizations.
Understanding the differences between cloud security and traditional security is crucial to finding the right security solution. Here is a look at the key differences between cloud security and traditional security and how it affects the work you do as a cloud security professional.
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