The multicloud environment is becoming the standard for businesses, with 93% of organizations using this approach, according to a Flexera 2020 State of the Cloud report. The public cloud services used in the multicloud strategy are gaining in popularity, with Gartner predicting revenue in 2020 will reach more than $266 billion.
“Adoption of next-generation solutions are almost always cloud-enhanced solutions, meaning they build on the strengths of a cloud platform to deliver digital business capabilities,” Gartner Research Vice President Sid Nag says in a formal statement last year.
With every next-generation solution comes next-generation security challenges. But, cloud adoption doesn’t always feature a security-centric approach. Multicloud environments require multiple public cloud services, so being security forward is even more necessary.
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Eight in 10 companies use public clouds for sensitive data. Yet, 52% of these businesses have suffered a data breach. A multicloud approach offers many advantages, including efficiency and cost savings, but still comes with some security challenges. So, you need to understand your risks to get the most from your multicloud strategy.
Here are six security challenges you may face in a multicloud environment and tips to improve your security best practices.
1. Relying on the Vendor to Handle Security
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