Cloud Security Assessment

You Moved to the Cloud. Now Your Data Is Exposed.

The Problem

Small businesses are migrating to cloud services and SaaS platforms to reduce costs and improve flexibility. But cloud security is fundamentally different from on-premises security, and most SMBs do not realize the risks.

Common cloud security failures:

  1. Misconfigured storage: Cloud storage buckets, file shares, or databases exposed to the public internet. Sensitive data accessible to anyone who finds the URL.
  2. Weak access controls: Shared admin passwords, no multi-factor authentication, over-permissioned users who can access everything.
  3. Shadow IT and orphaned resources: Employees spin up cloud resources that IT does not know about. Former employees retain access after termination.
  4. Unencrypted data: Data stored in the cloud without encryption. Backups not encrypted. Data transmitted without TLS.
  5. API vulnerabilities: Public-facing APIs with weak authentication, no rate limiting, inadequate input validation. Attackers exploit APIs to exfiltrate data.

The real problem: You assumed the cloud provider handles security. They secure the infrastructure, but you are responsible for securing your data, applications, and user access.

The Solution

Cloud Security Review & Configuration Hardening

We assess your cloud environment, identify misconfigurations and exposed resources, implement security controls, and establish ongoing monitoring.

Cloud Configuration Review

Audit storage buckets, databases, virtual machines, network settings. Identify publicly exposed resources, weak encryption, inadequate access controls.

Identity and Access Management

Implement multi-factor authentication, principle of least privilege, role-based access controls. Remove orphaned accounts and over-permissioned users.

API Security Assessment

Test public-facing APIs for authentication weaknesses, injection vulnerabilities, rate limiting gaps. Secure API keys and secrets management.

Data Protection

Enable encryption at rest and in transit. Implement data loss prevention controls. Configure backup encryption and retention policies.

Common Cloud Platforms We Secure

Microsoft 365 and Azure

Email security, SharePoint permissions, OneDrive encryption, Azure resource configuration, conditional access policies.

Google Workspace and Google Cloud

Gmail security, Google Drive sharing settings, Cloud Storage buckets, IAM roles, security center monitoring.

AWS

S3 bucket policies, EC2 security groups, IAM permissions, CloudTrail logging, encryption configuration.

SaaS Applications

CRM, accounting, project management, communication platforms. Access controls, data export policies, third-party integrations.

Real Client Example:

E-commerce company migrated to cloud infrastructure. Conducted cloud security assessment and discovered: publicly accessible S3 bucket containing customer payment data, shared admin passwords across Azure resources, no MFA on privileged accounts, orphaned API keys in source code repositories. Implemented: S3 bucket access controls and encryption, Azure MFA and conditional access policies, API key rotation and secrets management, removed 47 orphaned user accounts. Result: Closed all critical exposures within 2 weeks, passed subsequent PCI DSS audit, cyber insurance premium reduced by 18%.

What We Assess

  • Identity and access management (MFA, privileged accounts, user lifecycle)
  • Data encryption (at rest, in transit, backup encryption)
  • Network security (firewall rules, VPNs, network segmentation)
  • Storage security (bucket policies, file shares, database access controls)
  • API security (authentication, authorization, rate limiting, input validation)
  • Logging and monitoring (audit trails, security alerts, incident detection)
  • Backup and disaster recovery (testing, retention, encryption)
  • Compliance alignment (HIPAA, PCI DSS, NYDFS cloud security requirements)

When You Need This

  • You are migrating from on-premises to cloud or hybrid infrastructure
  • You have never assessed your cloud security configuration
  • Compliance requirements (HIPAA, PCI, NYDFS) mandate cloud security controls
  • Cyber insurance applications require cloud security documentation
  • You suspect data may be exposed or misconfigured in the cloud
  • You experienced a cloud-related security incident

Book a Cloud Security Assessment

We will review your cloud infrastructure and SaaS applications, identify exposures and misconfigurations, and provide a prioritized remediation plan.

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