Soar to Success May2021

Top Tips to Stay Secure With Multiple Cloud Service Providers By Jeanne DeWitt It’s no secret that cloud services have taken the digital world by storm over the past few years, with 50% of enterprises spending more than $1.2 million on cloud services annually. More and more businesses are working with multiple cloud services providers (CSPs) to fulfill their cloud- based needs. Working with numerous CSPs can reduce businesses’ risk of vendor lock-ins and more, but it’s crucial to consider the following tips to stay secure within a multi-cloud environment. Protect Your Data Keys Although it may seem obvious, it’s best to avoid storingdatakeys inthesameplaceas thedata that they protect. This means that businesses should actually store their data keys on their own secure platforms, rather than entrusting them to CSPs. If a data breach were to occur, it’s important that the cybercriminal not have access to data keys that could make matters much worse.