Cloud computing has increasingly established itself as a core business strategy. Cloud adoption is the practice of using cloud-based applications and infrastructure to leverage business operations. Some businesses move their entire enterprise to the cloud, while others adopt specific cloud solutions to modernize parts of their existing infrastructure. The adoption of cloud technology worldwide within organizations has surpassed 94%. The demand for cloud computing will grow by leaps and bounds in the coming years.
This blog discusses cloud adoption, its security challenges, and how Managed IT Services can help businesses.
Key Cybersecurity Challenges in Cloud Adoption
As businesses continue to adopt the cloud, understanding how threats exist in cloud services is vital for cybersecurity. Migration to the cloud itself brings numerous security challenges. Roughly 23% of the surveyed companies worldwide report problems during just the planning stage due to insufficient resources or lack of expertise.
These are some of the cybersecurity challenges during cloud adoption:
1. Security Concerns: Protecting sensitive data in the cloud is a top priority and protecting data during cloud adoption is viewed as a primary concern among 66% of IT professionals. Migrating from on-premises environments to the cloud presents new risks, including data exposure in a breach or privacy violation through misconfiguration and unauthorized access. It is crucial to have robust security in place that complies with the rules and regulations of the business’s industry.
2. Cost Management: While, in general, cloud services can be cost-effective, businesses face difficulties managing and optimizing cloud spending. Recent data shows that more than 54% of small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) claim to spend more than $1.2 million on the cloud. Managing costs can be a big challenge as uncontrolled resource allocations, sudden unplanned usage spikes, and troubleshooting cloud migration issues can lead to additional costs.
3. Complexity of Multi-Cloud Environments: Many businesses use a multi-cloud approach to avoid vendor lock-in. Managing multiple cloud environments is a complex task that requires unique skill sets and tools to tie everything together with seamless integration, security, and performance across platforms.
4. Data Migration: Migrating data to the cloud requires planning and careful execution, as the transition can be complex. Compatibility problems, data integrity issues, and downtime during migration may damage operations and customer satisfaction.
5. Skill Gaps: Cloud adoption requires expertise and new skills that may be absent in the IT workforce.
The Role of Managed IT Services in Mitigating Cloud Adoption Risks
Managed IT Services offer a wide range of expertise in managing cloud infrastructures, ensuring security, compliance, and seamless integration. They can support your cloud adoption journey by identifying vulnerabilities, helping to optimize configurations, offering continuous monitoring, and assisting businesses in navigating the complexities of cloud adoption while minimizing potential risks.
Here’s how Managed IT Services provide critical support in several key areas:
Risk Assessment and Identification: Managed IT Services help companies conduct comprehensive risk assessments of their IT infrastructure. This includes identifying assets such as hardware, software, applications, networks, and data that need evaluation. Risk criteria are defined based on their impact, likelihood, and urgency, followed by threat analysis which identifies potential risks like cyberattacks, system failures, or human errors.
Vulnerability Evaluation: Managed Service Providers assess the vulnerability of the IT infrastructure to identify potential threats by analyzing existing security measures, controls, and processes and identifying any weaknesses or gaps.
Risk Prioritization: Risks are prioritized based on their likelihood and potential impact. This prioritization guides resource allocation for mitigation. Strategies are then developed to control risks, including additional security measures, software updates, employee training, or backup systems.
Implementation and Monitoring: Managed Services implement risk mitigation strategies and continuously monitor the system to minimize risks post-migration. Real-time analytics are used to track performance, identify issues, and optimize both efficiency and security.
Secure and Efficient Cloud Adoption with Everleap
As businesses increasingly move to the cloud, addressing security challenges is essential to protecting sensitive data and ensuring operational continuity in the event of data loss. Managed IT Services are crucial in this process, providing the expertise and support needed to safeguard digital assets.
At Everleap, we help businesses adopt the cloud. Strategic consulting services offer expert advice on infrastructure optimization, network security, and risk management to assist in adopting a resilient cloud environment built for the future. In addition to these offerings, we also provide business continuity and disaster recovery plans to meet the requirements of your organization. With our complimentary IT infrastructure assessment, we can offer you a detailed picture of your existing setup and note any security gaps.
Contact us today for a free IT infrastructure assessment to support cloud adoption.
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