With security in the cloud

Increasing use of cloud computing

Many companies are now being forced to modernise their infrastructure. This pressure to modernise is also reflected in the use of the trend of cloud computing . More and more companies, regardless of industry, are using cloud or hybrid solutions and the market continues to grow. Among other things, the use of cloud platforms promises high flexibility with little effort and thus often results in cost savings .

However, the security of cloud solutions can be a pitfall. From cloud access and data transmission to data storage, there are many starting points that offer an interesting target for cyber criminals. It is important that companies develop a clear IT security strategy before using a cloud and can thus ensure the necessary security when dealing with cloud computing.

The cloud move

The transition to the cloud can be compared to an impending move. Now that everything is being moved, various questions arise: Do we still need it? What is it even for? Can't we do this better? Should we get rid of this or that? Or replace it completely?

The penetration of cloud-based approaches in companies requires (sooner or later) a radical reassessment of the entire IT security and network infrastructure.

In combination with expiring firewall contracts, evolving corporate networks and demanding administration and maintenance workloads, the pressure to act is increasing in many cases.

The truth is that current legacy systems are rarely touched or modernised. Only the switch to new systems offers the opportunity to put old systems to the test. As with a move, there are opportunities to clear out and tackle any necessary modernisation.

No cloud is not an option

The transition towards cloud-based systems is alternative-free. The German economy and medium-sized companies in particular are continuing to follow the trend towards the cloud. The drivers for this are well-known push factors - there is talk of a "compulsion to the cloud", for example through Office 365.

At the same time, however, there are also pull factors. Tangible advantages that the practice of cloud technology brings with it. The more companies begin to embrace it, the clearer they become: cost efficiency, effort reductions, flexibility and obvious advantages for security.

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Cloud security

Security solutions for the cloud are in the cloud. Accordingly, modern data centres also require modern security. The security solutions for your hybrid cloud should offer you the automation and flexibility required to protect modern data centres. 

Our partner Trend Micro has the right solution for this: Trend Micro CloudOne™ - Workload Security, powered by XGen™. This solution provides the operational efficiency needed to support and secure a modern data centre, including physical servers and software, virtual servers and desktops. This automation and flexibility allows you to protect your path to the private or public cloud and containerised environments as needed.

That's not all: With Trend Micro Cloud One you can manage risks, reduce costs and save time.

• Operational efficiency - Integrate the technology into the structure of your virtualised environment and ensure the automatic provision of security functions.

• ‍Cost savings - Thanks to event-based automation, policy assignment and updates, your employees need to intervene less. You benefit from centralised transparency without having to rely on individual solutions.

• ‍Comprehensive support - You receive the most comprehensive platform support for current and older operating systems (Microsoft® Windows® and Linux®).

• ‍Complex security controls - Consolidated security tools help you detect, protect against and respond to modern threats. From vulnerability scans to sandbox analyses.

If you are interested in an individual security strategy for moving to the cloud and exclusive security solutions, please contact us and let us advise you.