Migration to the public cloud has been a growing trend among companies of the most varied sizes. And this is not by chance, since this model provides scalability, flexibility, and operational efficiency to businesses. However, because it is more popular and accessible, many entrepreneurs still worry about the security offered by the solution.
In today's blog post, we, from CodeBit, are going to show you, dear reader, that data protection in the Public Cloud does not necessarily have to be a problem, provided that some precautions are taken. Keep reading and learn more!

Public Cloud: the definition:

Considered the most popular model on the market, the public cloud (also known as Public Cloud) is hosted in a virtual environment, which is shared with other users.
In practice, it comprises a simple but, at the same time, very functional solution.
Unlike the private cloud, it does not integrate hardware or infrastructure developed exclusively for a business, so its resources cannot be customized.
By choosing the public cloud model, besides ensuring more savings, it is also possible to bear only the costs of the contracted capacity. After all, investments related to hardware, maintenance, and applications are the responsibility of the server itself.

How is the process of migrating to the public cloud?

Migrating to the public cloud is, without a doubt, an excellent strategy to modernize an organization's structure.
The process basically involves transferring systems, data, and applications to the cloud environment, recognized for its wide capacity of flexibility and scalability.
The first step to ensure a successful migration is to conduct a diagnosis of the pre-existing structure, assessing maturity and identifying migration needs.
Based on this analysis, it is possible to draw up a detailed plan and then determine which services will be migrated and which resources will be required.
In addition, it is important that the transfer of data and apps is done according to the planning to ensure the integrity and security of the information. After the migration, it is essential to conduct extensive validation tests to certify that the entire environment is working correctly.

By following these steps, it becomes easier to ensure an assertive implementation and secure the strengthening of security, simplification of management, and the success of the initiative.

Public Cloud: 4 steps to ensure a secure implementation:

1. Assess security needs

Before starting the process of migrating to the cloud, it is necessary to perform a deep assessment, capable of identifying all the security needs of your organization.
This involves, for example, identifying the volume of sensitive data that will be stored, determining which applications and systems will be migrated and which resources will be needed to protect them, as well as verifying protection regulations and policies that the organization must comply with during data storage - such as the LGPD (General Data Protection Law).
Only with a careful and attentive analysis is it possible to develop a customized security strategy to meet the individual demands of each business.

2. Choose a reliable provider

To define the best cloud management to meet your needs, it is necessary to analyze all the processes developed by your team and compare service options available on the market. To help you with this, we have listed below some questions that may be useful at the time of research:

►Will the company responsible for the provider guide you throughout the implementation process?

► Does the company validate what you really need?

► Can the provider offer a positive return on investment?

►Does the provider comply with recognized security regulations, such as SOC 2, ISO 27001?

► Does the company offer full support to your business and users? It is worth noting that the best providers are those that offer customer support and explain, precisely, their responsibilities during and after a possible disaster.

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is considered the most adopted and comprehensive cloud platform today. And this is not by chance, especially because this solution offers more than 200 complete services from datacenters worldwide.
Millions of customers, such as fast-growing startups, large enterprises, and government agencies use AWS to reduce their costs and ensure more agility and innovation.

AWS's global infrastructure is established through AZs (Availability Zones) which, in practice, involve several availability zones and regions, separate and physically isolated to offer users an easier way to design and operate applications and databases.

With high availability, fault tolerance, and fully adjustable, this infrastructure, unlike traditional ones (which use only one data center), offers users the possibility to replicate data and applications across large geographical distances with total efficiency.

3. Implement security measures:

The cloud is a robust solution that promotes the security of stored data on much broader levels than local servers. This occurs because of the cutting-edge technology, resources, and expertise of servers, such as Amazon Web Services, which includes security measures that most companies do not have internally.
But, still, it is important to mention that from the moment a company hires the services of a public cloud provider, the responsibility for security and protection of the stored data becomes shared between them.
That is, the provider takes responsibility for protecting the servers and offering security tools.
On the other hand, it is the organization's responsibility to adopt good security practices (such as encryption, backups, identity and access management) to keep stored data protected and safeguarded.
For this reason, it is essential to monitor the structure completely, implement measures to control network traffic, define user permissions, and apply a continuous monitoring system to detect suspicious activity and prevent internal flaws from becoming entry points for digital attackers.

4. Awareness

As much as it is an automated and digital solution, the cloud environment is operated by human beings, so to ensure the security of all processes, it is essential to train and raise awareness among the employee team regarding cyber security best practices.
The best way to ensure that everyone is well-informed about this subject is by promoting training.
To do this, it is worth investing in courses, lectures, and workshops with best practice tips.
It is also important to apply some reminders on the platforms with useful information, such as the importance of not opening suspicious links, not sharing access with third parties, and protecting connected devices with antivirus and antimalware.
If possible, establish a period of training and adaptation, so that the whole team can get used to the technology and master the practices of use, reducing the feeling of resistance.
With a few simple steps, it is possible to establish a security culture capable of safeguarding data and promoting a more reliable digital environment.

It is a fact that, by migrating to the cloud, besides more innovation in processes, organizations can enable new opportunities.
But for this, it is necessary to make an assertive choice and identify a provider capable of completely meeting your demand.

If you intend to adapt your company to a cloud computing environment with reliability and security, count on CodeBit, a company highly qualified to meet your needs.

Click here, access the website and check out all the services offered by a team of specialists, fully available to support and assist your organization in the implementation and maintenance processes of the cloud model.

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