“ One way of reducing risk is to adopt a ‘ Zero Trust ’ policy based on the principle of ‘ never trust , always verify ’, applied not only to humans , but also machines ”
PARTHIV SHAH GLOBAL MANAGING PARTNER OF CLOUD
STRATEGY AND TRANSFORMATION , TATA CONSULTANCY SERVICES ( TCS )
‘ never trust , always verify ’, applied not only to humans , but also machines ,” Shah recommends .
Shah also advises that businesses develop long-term and centralised cloud cyber security strategies , which are specifically tailored to each cloud environment .
“ At TCS , we suggest a centralised cloud management solution for enterprises to manage their hybrid cloud environments , as these can be easily configured to control collection , reporting , management , and governance in a single console . This solution would be infused with a riskbased approach incorporating , for example , field-level encryption for PCI , PHI , PII as appropriate . We also advise building on the experience of staff to bring cybersecurity controls in line with time-tested security frameworks and procedures .”
“ If properly managed , a hybrid cloud strategy can provide many security benefits to businesses , but CSOs and CIOs must work together to establish a long-term cybersecurity strategy for each cloud environment to assess , quantify , and mitigate any risk ; meet regulatory requirements ; and make informed decisions with fully endorsed business justifications ,” Shah advises .
As businesses increase their dependency on data , we ' re already seeing how rapidly cyber security is growing in importance .
“ This culture is already being formally embedded in new compliance regimes starting with SOX , to GDPR , to new SEC requirements specifically around cybersecurity ,” says Freese .
According to Freese , “ businesses need to prepare for and adapt to change , withstand and recover rapidly from disruption ”.
“ Hybrid models could be the key to solving this challenge , while also helping to transform ageing technology in a targeted and strategic way , reducing attack points and improving sustainability .”
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