According to the Thales 2024 Cloud Security Study, 31% of cyberattacks prioritize SaaS applications, followed closely by 30% targeting cloud storage and 26% aimed at cloud management infrastructure. Cloud resources have become the prime targets for hackers — no surprise, considering the vast amount of data companies are now storing there. And these aren’t just small-scale incidents. In June 2023, Toyota Motor Corporation issued an apology for a major data breach due to a cloud misconfiguration, potentially exposing the information of millions of customers.
Whether you’re managing sensitive customer data or operating critical business applications, securing your cloud deployment isn’t a luxury — it’s essential. This guide offers 12 cloud security tips for AWS, Google Cloud, and Azure to safeguard your environment.