Cloud Infrastructure and Security

With increasing interest in the cloud and the way it streamlines business operations, organizations are investing more in cloud computing . Right from scaling their storage, creating collaboration apps to outsourcing their IT services, organizations are heavily relying on the cloud to support their business goals. The cloud plays a crucial role in driving business transformations, providing the flexibility for companies to innovate and create new ways of engaging customers and developing products. Despite this, organizations face challenges when it comes to implementing cloud technology . These obstacles often stem from a reluctance to depart from established processes that have been honed to support on-premises systems. To successfully adopt cloud computing , it is important for companies to understand their current level of cloud maturity. Some organizations may already be fully operating on the cloud, while others may have only migrated certain systems and processes or may be in the...

Since 2020, the cybersecurity sector has observed various attack methods that take advantage of the strain on digital platforms caused by the pandemic. However, these malicious activities are often disguised and hard to detect. The Impact of the Pandemic on Cybersecurity As the cyber security community becomes more conscious of the various tactics employed by hackers, such as mirroring applications, misusing data, and identity theft, they encounter several hurdles that are a direct result of the pandemic. 1.       Increased Load on Device Monitoring and Management The quick transition to a hybrid work model allowed organizations to maintain operations, but it also brought in a significant number of vulnerable devices into the corporate network, requiring rigorous security best practices . During global lockdowns, keeping operations running was crucial, leading many employees to use their personal laptops, mobile devices, and home internet for work purposes, resulting i...