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 . Featured insights INSIGHTS PAPER Technology-modernisation projects must define and deliver tangible value to justify investment Unleash growth with technology modernisation. Drive value, lower costs, increase flexibility and meet regulatory requirements effectively. INSIGHTS PAPER Best Practices for Building a Sustainable PCI DSS Compliance Program Creating and maintaining a sustainable PCI DSS compliance program is a crucial and complex task for organisations to protect payment card transactions and uphold consumer trust. However, despite the PCI DSS standard being around for almost 20 years,... BLOG 5 Tips to Navigate Security in Agile Development In today's fast-paced digital landscape, DevOps practices have revolutionized software development and deployment, allowing organizations to achieve greater efficiency and agility. As DevOps teams embrace cloud-based infrastructures like Amazon Web... 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 The Strategic Imperative of Enterprise Resilience In a volatile business environment, the concept of resilience has emerged as a cornerstone of strategic management. More than just a trendy concept, resilience should be ingrained as a key organizational goal, fostered through a comprehensive and... 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 Problem: An insurance industry client needed to secure its cloud environment and develop a road map to integrate security into its delivery pipeline in preparation for migration to the cloud.Solution: Protiviti provided a custom foundational cloud security control set, application-security tool recommendations and industry perspectives aligned with the client’s environment.Value: As a result of the project, the cloud engineering and information security teams improved communication, awareness and collaboration strength. Protiviti conducts AWS pre-implementation assessment for health insurance company Problem: A regional health insurer sought a third-party review of the architecture design and project plan for their multiyear cloud migration.Solution: Protiviti provided input into the client’s audit strategy and validated that its design was consistent with HIPAA requirements.Value: At the project's end, the health insurer was equipped with a pre-implementation audit report and strategic input into the plan to identify high-risk areas for post- implementation audits. Protiviti gives AWS cloud migration assessment to derivatives exchange company Problem: A large pharmaceutical company sought support in integrating its different cloud environments under one consolidated cloud security governance structure, enhancing its preventative and reactive controls and creating a sustainable platform on which the business can be enabled.Solution: Protiviti assessed the company’s baselines and mapped them to their existing controls to provide visibility into what services were covered by controls and which had gaps.Value: Automated policy enforcement was implemented for services with control gaps, which helped to reduce the manual workload and provide continuous compliance. Cloud strategy review and recommendations for jet leasing firm Problem: A large healthcare company needed a comprehensive review of its cloud strategy and governance capabilities, along with recommendations to identify current risks and align with industry best practices.Solution: Protiviti developed a comprehensive report on the client’s current state that aligned to their future vision.Value: The healthcare company’s existing gaps were identified, and the client had recommendations and a roadmap that would act as the north star for their cloud strategy. 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? 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