Cloud capabilities are growing rapidly. New applications, data sources and AI services are pushing the boundaries of what is possible. But as quickly as cloud environments are evolving, so are the security threats.
The most resilient organisations are evolving too.
They’re no longer operating cloud and security as separate silos. They’re integrating them to work efficiently and effectively.
The risk of silo teams.
Many organisations don’t deliberately create cloud and security silos. They evolve naturally as teams, tools, and priorities grow independently.
But when cloud and security teams are disconnected, this creates a greater challenge when responding to modern cyber-attacks.
By having siloed teams, the organisation is limiting communication, shared visibility and collaboration. The teams will be working independently on differing priorities and data.
This results in risks being harder to identify and uncoordinated responses which creates a more exposed organisation for cyber-attacks to take advantage of.
Why should you integrate cloud and security?
Once cloud and security operate as separate functions, moving to an integrated approach can feel daunting. However, the benefits are significant. Here are five reasons to consider bringing cloud and security together:
1. Strengthen your defences.
Identify weaknesses in your security before they can evolve into incidents that compromises valuable data.
2. Increase visibility.
Gain greater control through a unified view of cloud, identity and data.
3. Improve resilience.
Quickly identify threats, contain the damage and resolve the issue.
4. Accelerate issue resolution.
Optimise problem-solving by removing the friction of multiple providers
5. Streamline accountability.
Create clear responsibility with one partner across cloud and security.
Strengthen your security, strengthen your organisation.
A common belief is that increasing security will also bring in restrictions. The reality is that security allows for businesses to evolve quicker and more safely.
When identifying new technologies, a combined cloud and security system can quickly identify and manage vulnerabilities before they become larger issues.
Stronger security paves the way for a more dependable workforce.
Customers and stakeholders have more trust in new digital services and products, knowing critical data won’t be at risk.
Technical teams can work more efficiently and effectively with automated security controls and reduced manual effort. This streamlines decision-making across the company through clear governance, visibility and control.
Integrated cloud and security services create opportunities for further cloud adoption, with built-in guardrails that enable teams to move quickly without compromising security.
Integrate, improve, innovate.
A single partner helps businesses simplify operations, improve efficiency and accelerate innovation.
Without multiple partners, supplier hand-offs are eliminated and competing priorities are no longer an issue. Any issues or threats that may arise can be quickly handled through one point of contact, allowing for greater accountability.
By aligning technology, security and business objectives, organisations can improve cyber resilience with faster incident detection and resolution. Operational efficiency is increased; processes are streamlined in turn freeing up internal teams to focus on strategic initiatives.
It’s simple; one partner, multiple business benefits.
Curious about combining your cloud and security?
If you’re interested in improving your organisation’s resilience and efficiency, find out more from experts at ANS how connected cloud, security and data strategy can help your organisation achieve better outcomes.
