In this paper, we outline the key differences between on-premise and cloud-based security, consider best practices for improving your cloud security posture, and offer five action points you should implement right away.

As the public cloud industry surges past the $200 billion mark, the dramatic adoption of cloud technology makes the benefits of public cloud infrastructure abundantly clear. This large-scale cloud adoption has repercussions across organizations. From IT technologists who determine architecture and day-to-day administration, through finance, legal, and procurement in business operations teams, there is a new need for cooperation across business units throughout the organization to get the greatest benefits from cloud adoption.