Five Critical Cloud Security Risks Floating Above Your Business That Could Burst Your Safety Bubble Without Warning

Marking the beginning with arguably the largest cloud security risk, employee negligence unintentionally becomes the doorway for breaches. A survey by Shred-it revealed that 47% of business leaders attributed data breaches to human error. Workforces dependent on cloud-based applications or storage often lack requisite knowledge and training, leading to risky behavior such as weak password use or accidental sharing of sensitive information. The risk heightens as telecommuting extends the usage of personal devices and networks for business purposes. By creating detailed company policies, users may have a better understanding of responsibilities concerning data protection.

Poor Access Management Policies

Moving to the second slide, let's address a considerable flaw - inefficiencies in access management. When credentials fall into the wrong hands, it can cause immense damage. Poor access policies often give rise to unnecessary privileges for some users, causing potential exposure of critical data. A practice to limit the access given to each user, called the Principle of Least Privilege (POLP), proves beneficial. By assigning minimal access levels needed for their roles, a business can reduce its exposure to risks associated with data breaches.