Over the past two decades, the tech industry has witnessed a marked shift from traditional enterprise networks and collocation data centers to cloud computing. Cloud computing allows users to access servers, storage, and applications over the internet. In contrast to conventional enterprise networks that are typically built onsite and require a significant investment in hardware, software, and personnel to operate and maintain, cloud computing requires no on-premises infrastructure. Cloud service providers (CSPs), such as Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud, offer automated services that allow customers to provision new systems and applications quickly and efficiently and scale their environments on demand. Despite its numerous advantages, cloud computing introduces several challenges that IT departments, security teams, and application developers must consider when securing their cloud environments.
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