Overcoming Data Security Challenges in a Hybrid, Multicloud World

Overcoming Data Security Challenges in a Hybrid, Multicloud World

Cloud computing is evolving at a rapid pace. Today, there’s a range of choices for moving applications and data to cloud that includes various deployment models from public and private to hybrid cloud service types. Organizations are seeking ways to utilize multiple clouds as part of a broader digital strategy. With a multicloud approach, companies can avoid vendor lock-in and take advantage of the best-of-breed technologies, such as artificial intelligence (AI) and blockchain.


And, the business benefits are clear: improved flexibility and agility, lower costs and faster time to market.


According to an IBM Institute for Business Value survey of 1,106 business and technology executives, 85% of organizations are already operating multicloud environments, and 98% plan to use multiple hybrid clouds by 2021. However, only 41% have a multicloud management strategy in place.


When it comes to choosing cloud solutions, there are many options available. It’s important to understand the differences between the types of cloud deployment and cloud service models and understand how the sensitive data within these environments can be protected.


Understanding Cloud Service Models  


Over the past decade, cloud computing has matured in several ways and has become a tool for digital transformation worldwide. Generally, clouds take one of four cloud service models: infrastructure as a service (IaaS), platform as a service (PaaS), software as a service (SaaS) and database as a service (DBaaS).


IaaS allows organizations to maintain their existing physical software, middleware platforms and business applications on the infrastructure provided and managed by the service provider. Organizations benefit from this approach when they want to quickly take advantage of the cloud while minimizing impact and using existing investments.
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