Cloud Security Assessment
As long as cloud servers live on, the need to
protect them will not
diminish. Both cloud providers and users have a shared responsibility to secure the
information stored in their cloud. Cysigil’s expertise in cloud protection helps you
with the same. Our layered security review enables you to mitigate this by building
scalable and secure applications & identifying potential vulnerabilities in your cloud
environment.
Cysigil’s Cloud Computing Security Assessment covers all the major cloud computing
architectures, including Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS), Platform-as-a-Service
(PaaS), and Software-as-a-Service (SaaS).
OUR PROCESS, YOUR SUCCESS
Examining attack, breach, operability, and recovery issues inside a cloud environment is the goal of cloud security testing.Our Cloud Testing Methodology is based upon Best Practices and uses both automated cloud security testing tools and manual techniques to identify security vulnerabilities that may threaten the security integrity of your cloud platform such as configurations flaws, excess builds etc.
Methodology to conduct a cloud security review involves:
1. Assessment of cloud infrastructure: Review the cloud infrastructure, including network, storage, compute, and other resources, to identify potential security risks and vulnerabilities.
2. Review access controls: Evaluate the access controls in place for cloud resources and identify potential security weaknesses.
3. Evaluate encryption: Review the encryption mechanisms used to protect data in transit and at rest.
4. Review logging and monitoring: Evaluate the logging and monitoring capabilities of the cloud environment to identify potential security threats and vulnerabilities.
5. Assess compliance: Evaluate compliance with relevant regulations, standards, and best practices for cloud security.
Few of the security checks while conducting cloud security architecture review:
1. Identity and Access Management (IAM): Ensure that IAM policies are in place and that access is granted based on the principle of least privilege.
2. Data Protection: Ensure that data is protected both in transit and at rest using encryption.
3. Network Security: Ensure that network security groups are configured to restrict traffic and prevent unauthorized access.
4. Monitoring and Logging: Ensure that monitoring and logging capabilities are in place to detect and respond to security incidents.
5. Incident Response: Ensure that an incident response plan is in place and tested to address security incidents promptly.
6. Compliance: Ensure that the cloud environment is compliant with relevant regulations, standards, and best practices.
Conducting a cloud security review for AWS, Azure, GCP etc. involves defining the scope of the review, identifying stakeholders, developing a review plan, and conducting the review. The methodology includes assessing the cloud infrastructure, reviewing access controls, evaluating encryption, reviewing logging and monitoring, and assessing compliance. The security checklist includes IAM, data protection, network security, monitoring and logging, incident response, and compliance. By following a structured approach and methodology and using a comprehensive security checklist, organizations can improve their cloud security posture and reduce the risk of data breaches and other security incidents.
Benefits
Potential Risks and Vulnerabilities
Incident Response Plans
Maintaining Visibility
Optimization of Security
Cost Reduction
