How to secure workloads in hybrid clouds?

Security of cloud infrastructure depends on preventative strategies and actions to combat any threat to networked systems and applications. These are some of the best practices to build a secure cloud

• Shared-responsibility model:?Operating applications and services in cloud environments demands an understanding of the shared accountabilities for data security and compliance. Generally, the cloud provider is responsible for the security of the cloud infrastructure and the customer is responsible for protecting its data within the cloud. But the devil is in the details, and it's vitally important to clearly define data ownership between private and public third parties when operating in the cloud and to deploy appropriate protection procedures accordingly.
• Operations management:?Establishing a collaborative interdepartmental culture is key to planning and executing effective cloud security initiatives. Proper communication and clear, understandable processes between IT, Operations, and security teams will ensure seamless cloud integrations that are secure and sustainable.
• Building controls and processes:?Cloud deployments are not created equal, and neither are the controls and processes put in place to keep them secure. Proactive planning of your controls and processes will not only help you build the right tools and solutions from the outset but will also ensure your teams stay focused when managing and maintaining your cloud security posture.
• Data encryption:?Data encryption is a must for enterprises using multilayer cloud integrations and for ensuring your data stays protected while at rest, in transit, and when in use. Organizations need to maintain full control over their encryption keys and hardware security modules, ensuring a constant state of hardened network security across all endpoints.
• User identity and access management:?IT administrators need to have a full understanding and visibility of each level of network access and enforce access permissions accordingly. Identity and Access Management solutions enable IT, teams, to maintain control over all connections on a network and ensure appropriate authentication protocols are followed.