Cyber Security (Beyond Data Website)

ESSENCE OF CLOUD SECURITY

Cloud security is a branch of cybersecurity with an emphasis on protecting the confidentiality of cloud computing channels. It defines a collection of technologies, policies, services, and security measures that secure an organization's sensitive data, applications, and environments.Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) Security helps organizations reduce the risk of security threats for cloud workloads.

Encrypting Your Digital Cloud Assets

Cloud security comprises safety precautions for safeguarding applications, infrastructure, and data, including authentication, access management, and data confidentiality. It protects against DDoS attacks, malware, hackers, and unauthorized access. Oracle enhances this with automated threat detection, robust firewalls, and encryption technologies.

BENEFITS OF CLOUD SECURITY

Enable artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) to automatically adapt to and address security threats.

Use autonomous capabilities to scale security responses, remediate risks, and eliminate errors.

Proactively protect data with access controls, manage user risk and visibility, and provide tools for discovery and classification.

Follow the cloud shared security responsibility model to knowingly cover the security activities between the customer and cloud service provider.

Build security into the design of the architecture for a “security first” approach

CLOUD SECURITY TECHNOLOGIES

Cloud security ensures enterprises achieve their safety and regulatory needs. Effective cloud security necessitates multiple layers of security throughout the cloud technology stack, comprising of:

Preventive controls

designed to block authorized access to sensitive systems and data

Detective controls

are designed to reveal unauthorized systems and data access and changes through auditing, monitoring, and reporting

Automated controls

designed to prevent, detect, and respond to security updates—both regular and critical

Administrative controls

designed to address security policies, standards, practices, and procedures

Machine learning and artificial intelligence enhance historical awareness of technologies all through the cloud security portfolio. Cloud security safeguards firms through IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS via widening encryption to the network, hardware, chip, operating system, storage, and application levels.

THE SHARED RESPONSIBILITY MODEL:

The Shared Responsibility Model is a security and compliance framework that specifies the respective duties of cloud service providers (CSPs) and customers in protecting an entire cloud environment, including hardware, infrastructure, endpoints, data, configurations, settings, operating system (OS), network controls, and even access rights.
Essentially, the Shared Responsibility Model necessitates the cloud provider such as Oracle cloud to constantly track and react to vulnerabilities to the cloud and its underlying infrastructure. Meanwhile, end users, individuals as well as companies, are responsible for securing the data and assets they retain in any cloud environment.

TRENDS IN CLOUD SECURITY

Zero Trust: Trust No One, Verify Every Detail Zero Trust Security eliminates blind trust, enforcing continuous verification of all transactions across networks and systems. Traditional perimeter defenses fall short in cloud-first or hybrid environments. Zero Trust adapts by maintaining persistent scrutiny, crucial for modern cybersecurity.
Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA): The Ultimate Lock for Cloud Entry Passwords are no longer enough to secure cloud services. MFA adds essential protection by requiring multiple verification forms like passwords, smartphones, or biometrics. This significantly reduces unauthorized access, making the cloud a secure data fortress.
AI-Powered Threat Recognition: The Proactive Gaze in the Cloud AI is vital in today’s cybersecurity landscape. Using machine learning and advanced algorithms, organizations can automate threat detection and mitigation. These tools analyze vast datasets to uncover hidden risks early, enhancing overall security.
Confidential Computing: Encrypting Data In Use Confidential computing secures data while it's being processed. Traditionally, only data "in transit" or "at rest" was encrypted. Now, Trusted Execution Environments (TEEs) require secret keys for access, ensuring data security at all stages.
Identity and Access Management (IAM) Modifications IAM frameworks manage encrypted identities and control user access to corporate data. Assigning specific roles and access levels strengthens security and enhances user experience, supporting mobile and remote work.
DevSecOps: Integrating Security into the Cloud Pipeline DevSecOps embeds security throughout the software development lifecycle. Integrating security checks into CI/CD processes ensures constant security consideration, promoting secure and resilient cloud applications.

CYBER SECURITY