Nowadays, cloud computing has become an integral part of business operations, but with these benefits, comes the critical need for robust security measures. By ignoring them, have impact also in our private life. Most of us have own vacations photos or any other photos as backup in the cloud, and thinking that these could be hacked, it drives us crazy.

Fortunately, the shared responsibility model ensures that both cloud service providers (CSPs) and customers work together to maintain a secure cloud environment. This model is a framework that delineates the security obligations of the cloud provider and the customer. It ensures that both parties understand their roles in protecting data and applications in the cloud.

Cloud providers are responsible for the security of the cloud, in terms of Infrastructure Security, Physical Security and Compliance.
Customers are responsible for security in the cloud such as User Authorizations, Access Control List, Data Protection, Application Security, Configuration Management.

An example of security in the cloud is the concept of Principle of Least Privilege where a user is given the minimum authorization access, or also, it’s a best practice, identify who can access to your Cloud Environment by opening only necessary target ports and source networks.
The shared responsibility model is designed to enhance cloud security by clearly defining the roles of both the CSPs and the Customers.

Imagine the shared responsibility model in the cloud as a car rental journey.

Cloud Provider: It’s like the car rental company. They provide a safe and well-maintained car. The company ensures that the car is in good condition, with working brakes, changed oil, and a full tank.

Cloud User: It’s like the driver of the rental car. They are responsible for driving safely, following the rules of the road, and ensuring the car is not damaged. They also need to be careful about where they park and not leave valuables in plain sight.

In this way, both parties have specific responsibilities to ensure a safe and smooth journey. If either party fails to do their part, the entire travel experience (or cloud usage) could be compromised.

This model is a “vade mecum” of cloud security, and ensure both cloud providers and customers play their part in maintaining a secure environment. By embracing this model, organizations can confidently leverage the benefits of cloud computing while safeguarding their data and applications.
Cloud is a security platform when both parties fulfill their responsibilities, in this way you can ensure that your journey to the cloud is both secure and successful.

Just remember, cloud security is a shared effort, and together, we can create a safer digital world, an ever greener world…and keep your vacations photos safe!