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Cloud Security

Secure your cloud journey from migration to operations across AWS, Azure, and GCP

Cloud Security protects your cloud-native infrastructure, applications, and data across public, private, and hybrid environments. We help organizations build secure cloud architectures, maintain compliance, and detect threats across AWS, Azure, and GCP using cloud-native security services and third-party tools.

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Cloud Security
3x
Cloud incidents prevented
100%
Cloud compliance achieved
500+
Cloud environments secured
15 min
Mean time to cloud threat detection

Compliance Frameworks

Aligned with industry standards trusted by governments and enterprises

CSA CCM
Cloud Security Alliance Cloud Controls Matrix
NIST SP 800-144
Guidelines on Security and Privacy in Cloud Computing
CIS Cloud Benchmarks
Center for Internet Security benchmarks for AWS, Azure, GCP
FedRAMP
Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program

Overview

What is Cloud Security?

What

Cloud Security encompasses the policies, technologies, and practices that protect cloud computing environments—including IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS—from threats, misconfigurations, and unauthorized access. It spans identity governance, data protection, workload security, and cloud-native threat detection.

Why

99% of cloud security failures through 2025 will be the customer's fault (Gartner). Misconfigurations, excessive permissions, and inadequate logging are the leading causes of cloud breaches. As organizations migrate critical workloads to the cloud, specialized security expertise becomes essential.

Common risks we find

  • Misconfigured storage buckets expose sensitive data publicly
  • Excessive IAM permissions allow lateral movement across cloud services
  • Unmonitored cloud audit logs eliminate forensic investigation capability
  • Insecure APIs create unauthorized access pathways to cloud resources
  • Shared responsibility model misunderstandings leave gaps unaddressed
  • Shadow IT and unsanctioned SaaS usage bypass security controls

Business impact of vulnerabilities

  • Cloud misconfigurations account for 15% of all breaches (IBM 2024)
  • Organizations with cloud security posture management reduce risk by 54%
  • Average cloud breach costs $4.45M, with 82% involving cloud-stored data
  • Automated compliance scanning reduces audit preparation time by 70%
  • Cloud-native threat detection identifies threats 40% faster than traditional SIEM
  • Proper IAM governance reduces unauthorized access incidents by 78%

Programs

What we offer in this category

Cloud Security Architecture

Design secure cloud architectures from inception. Includes landing zone design, network topology, IAM strategy, encryption architecture, and security service integration across AWS, Azure, and GCP.

Organizations migrating to or building in the cloud
Architecture workshops and implementation support, 4-8 weeks

Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM)

Continuous assessment of cloud configurations against security benchmarks. Automated detection of misconfigurations, policy violations, and compliance drift across multi-cloud environments.

Organizations operating in public cloud environments
Managed CSPM service with continuous scanning and remediation guidance

Cloud Penetration Testing

Security testing of cloud-native services including IAM policies, storage configurations, serverless functions, container orchestration, and API gateways.

Organizations requiring validated cloud security controls
Targeted testing engagement, 2-4 weeks

Container & Kubernetes Security

Secure containerized workloads from build to runtime. Includes image scanning, runtime protection, admission control, and Kubernetes cluster hardening.

Organizations using Docker, Kubernetes, or container orchestration
Security assessment and implementation, 3-6 weeks

Cloud Compliance Automation

Automate compliance validation for PCI DSS, HIPAA, SOC 2, and other frameworks in cloud environments. Includes policy-as-code implementation and continuous compliance monitoring.

Regulated organizations operating in the cloud
Implementation and managed compliance service

Services included

Complete service catalog

Cloud Security Assessment
Comprehensive evaluation of cloud infrastructure security posture across compute, storage, networking, and identity layers for AWS, Azure, and GCP.
Cloud Configuration Review
Audit of cloud resource configurations against CIS Benchmarks and cloud provider best practices to identify misconfigurations and security risks.
Cloud Identity & Access Management
Review and optimization of cloud IAM policies, role assignments, service account management, and federated identity configurations to enforce least privilege.
Cloud Security Monitoring
Implementation of cloud-native and third-party security monitoring solutions to provide visibility into cloud activity, configuration changes, and threats.
Multi-Cloud Security Consulting
Strategic guidance for securing multi-cloud and hybrid cloud environments including unified policy management, visibility, and cross-platform security controls.

Methodology

Our approach

1

Cloud Assessment

Evaluate current cloud security posture and identify critical risks.

  • Cloud account and subscription inventory
  • IAM policy and permission analysis
  • Storage bucket and database exposure review
  • Network security group and firewall analysis
  • Cloud audit log configuration review
2

Architecture Design

Design secure cloud-native architecture with defense-in-depth controls.

  • Landing zone and account structure design
  • VPC/VNet architecture and segmentation
  • IAM role and policy design with least privilege
  • Encryption strategy for data at rest and in transit
  • Security service integration and alerting
3

Implementation & Hardening

Deploy security controls and harden cloud configurations.

  • Security group and NACL rule optimization
  • Cloud-native security tool deployment
  • Container image scanning pipeline integration
  • Secrets management implementation
  • Logging and monitoring configuration
4

Continuous Monitoring

Maintain ongoing cloud security posture with automated detection and response.

  • Cloud security posture management deployment
  • Cloud workload protection platform integration
  • Compliance drift detection and alerting
  • Cloud-native threat detection rules
  • Regular posture assessment and reporting

Process

Our engagement process

01

Cloud Discovery

Map all cloud accounts, subscriptions, and services across providers.

Cloud asset inventory and topology map
02

Risk Assessment

Evaluate cloud configurations against security benchmarks and threat models.

Cloud security risk assessment report
03

Architecture Planning

Design target cloud security architecture with implementation priorities.

Cloud security architecture blueprint
04

Control Implementation

Deploy security controls, policies, and monitoring across cloud environments.

Implemented and tested cloud security controls
05

Validation Testing

Test cloud security controls through penetration testing and configuration validation.

Cloud security validation report
06

Ongoing Management

Continuous monitoring, compliance reporting, and posture optimization.

Monthly cloud security posture reports

Deliverables

What you receive

Cloud Security Architecture

Detailed architecture documentation including network diagrams, IAM policies, and security service configurations.

Cloud Risk Assessment Report

Comprehensive risk analysis of cloud configurations with prioritized remediation recommendations.

CIS Benchmark Compliance Report

Assessment against CIS benchmarks for AWS, Azure, and GCP with remediation guidance.

Cloud Security Runbook

Operational procedures for cloud security monitoring, incident response, and configuration management.

Compliance Evidence Package

Automated compliance evidence collection for audit readiness across applicable frameworks.

Cloud Threat Model

Threat model specific to your cloud architecture with mapped MITRE ATT&CK cloud techniques.

Benefits

Results you can count on

Multi-Cloud Expertise

Deep knowledge across AWS, Azure, and GCP ensures consistent security regardless of provider.

Cloud-Native Approach

Leverage built-in cloud security services for seamless integration and optimal performance.

Compliance Automation

Automated compliance validation reduces manual audit effort and prevents configuration drift.

Shift-Left Security

Integrate security into CI/CD pipelines to catch misconfigurations before deployment.

Cost-Effective Security

Cloud-native security tools provide enterprise-grade protection without additional infrastructure costs.

Rapid Incident Response

Cloud-native logging and automation enable faster detection and response to cloud-based threats.

Metrics

Key metrics

54%
Cloud risk reduction
Average risk reduction achieved through cloud security posture management
70%
Faster audit preparation
Reduction in compliance audit preparation time through automation
78%
Fewer unauthorized access events
Incident reduction through proper IAM governance
40%
Faster cloud threat detection
Detection speed improvement with cloud-native security tools vs traditional SIEM

Engagement Formats

How we work

2 weeks

Cloud Security Assessment

Point-in-time assessment of cloud security posture with prioritized findings and recommendations.

6 weeks

Cloud Architecture Hardening

Redesign and implement secure cloud architecture with comprehensive security controls.

12 months

Managed Cloud Security

Ongoing cloud security posture management with continuous monitoring and compliance reporting.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

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