Cloud Security Secure your Cloud environment to accelerate growth and drive ROI The move to the cloud is well underway. Are you on board? Protiviti’s cloud security expertise enables organisations to grow their business without sacrificing operational efficiency. Our cloud security-certified experts assist and implement enterprise strategies that support regulatory compliance efforts and business operations. The landscape of cloud security solutions needed to keep organisations safe and secure is rapidly evolving. It’s more important than ever to integrate security practices into cloud solutions before, during, and after migrating to the cloud. To do this, organisations must identify and manage cloud security risks while strengthening capabilities. At the same time, cloud services providers must expand native and third-party security services to meet the demands of digital transformation and cost optimisation. Our experience in cutting-edge cloud security methodologies such as zero trust architecture and secure design patterns enable a streamlined, efficient approach to securing public, private, and hybrid cloud environments. Grow your business without compromising operational efficiency Our Cloud Security capabilities Pro Briefcase Advisory and Governance Leverage the tools and guidance needed to be “cloud ready,” including compliance requirements, user privacy provisions, cloud security assessments, ransomware and penetration testing , and security tool rationalisations. Pro Building office Strategy Applying a cloud security strategy and governance program support framework enables you to effectively identify security gaps and establish road maps to remediate them. Pro Document Consent Architecture and Transformation Cloud implementation and design revolve around cloud security methodologies such as DevSecOps, zero trust architecture, and native cloud tool design implementation. Adopt and leverage strategies that prepare you for future changes and threats. Pro Document Files Managed Cloud Security After initial implementation , Protiviti builds a cloud security platform that provides security insight monitoring, management, and mitigation of vulnerabilities, while meeting the evolving needs of industry-wide cloud compliance . FLASH REPORT The American Privacy Rights Act of 2024: Could this framework become the data privacy panacea? On April 8, 2024, U.S. Representative Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) and U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA) announced the American Privacy Rights Act. This act aims to establish a comprehensive set of rules that govern the usage of citizens' data. The... FLASH REPORT NIST Releases Version 2.0 of Its Cybersecurity Framework (CSF): What This Means for Your Organisation On February 26, 2024, The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) released version 2.0 of its updated and widely used Cybersecurity Framework (CSF). This latest edition of the CSF is designed for all audiences, industry sectors and... BLOG Pursuing Cloud Migration and Adoption? Read This First. Cloud adoption and migration for enterprises have grown significantly in the past two decades. Industry trends project that cloud adoption and migration will continue to grow steadily over the next couple years. In a global survey commissioned by... BLOG IAM in Operational Technology: How and Where to Make it Work By now, it is understood that effective identity and access management (IAM) is critical to an organization’s cybersecurity program and is now considered “table stakes” for meeting minimum requirements for cyber insurance policies, Sarbanes-Oxley ... BLOG Unlock Savings and Peace of Mind: Mastering Oracle Fusion Cloud Licensing Risks For all of its advantages, Software as a Service (SaaS) has introduced licensing considerations that were nonexistent with on-premises enterprise software. The structures of SaaS licenses and security models require more deliberation during initial... Button Button Our Cloud Security approach Protiviti’s approach to cloud security starts and ends with leading practices and secure cloud design. We see our clients as business leaders first, and apply our cloud security capabilities with business risk, growth, and sustainability at the forefront. By leveraging our cloud security reference architecture, we help you achieve business growth, operational efficiency, enterprise management, and regulatory compliance. Our cloud security reference architecture includes the building blocks of an effective cloud security program. Case Studies Protiviti provides foundational cloud security controls set for insurer Situation: An insurance industry client needed to secure its cloud environment and required a road map to integrate security into its delivery pipeline in preparation for migration to the cloud. Value: Protiviti provided a custom foundational cloud security control set, application-security tool recommendations, and industry perspectives aligned with the client’s environment. Cloud engineering and information security teams improved communication, awareness, and collaboration strength. Protiviti conducts AWS pre-implementation assessment for health insurance company Situation: A regional health insurer sought a third-party review of the architecture design and project plan for their multiyear cloud migration. Value: Protiviti provided input into the audit strategy and validated that the design was consistent with HIPAA requirements. Once the project concluded, Protiviti provided a pre-implementation audit report and strategic input into the audit plan to identify high-risk areas for post-implementation audits. Protiviti gives AWS cloud migration assessment to derivatives exchange company Situation: A large financial and derivative exchange company sought an outside source to review, analyse, and provide recommendations for its cloud adoption strategy, as well as to identify considerations that would emerge as it expanded its AWS footprint and began to process more sensitive data. Value: Protiviti’s experience with AWS and IT strategy expertise provided the client with recommendations that helped design key assurance controls into the tech road map to innovate and accelerate cloud migration. Cloud strategy review and recommendations for jet leasing firm Situation: A global high-utility jet leasing firm needed a comprehensive review of its cloud strategy and governance capabilities, along with recommendations to identify current risks and align with industry best practices. Value: The client received a list of existing cloud enterprise policy gaps, recommendations for improvements to the target cloud policy, and a draft cloud computing policy. Key partners Our cloud security professionals use the latest cloud security tools and services from the largest cloud service providers in the world. Protiviti’s partnerships support our ability to deliver trusted solutions for customer needs. Leadership Kim Bozzella Kim is Protiviti’s Global Leader of Technology Consulting. She is responsible for the strategy, offerings, consulting delivery and external alliance partnerships for all of Protiviti's technology capabilities, including Security & Privacy, Business Application ... Learn More Michael Pang Michael Pang is a Managing Director based in Protiviti's Hong Kong office and is the IT Consulting practice leader for Protiviti Greater China. He possess 20 years of experience in advising top management on various strategic topics including cybersecurity, data ... Learn More Roland Carandang Roland Carandang is a Managing Director in our London office and Global Leader for Protiviti’s Digital Identity practice. This practice helps organisations ensure the right people (and things) have the right access at the right time. Its major domains are Identity ... Learn More Why Cloud Security matters Now, more than ever, cloud security must be integrated with cloud design and implementation for optimal performance and reliability. What is next for CISOs? Protiviti’s CISO Next initiative produces content and events crafted exclusively for CISOs, with CISOs. The resources focus on what CISOs need to succeed. The first step is finding out “What CISO type are you?” Get Involved