Five Steps To Secure Cloud-based Environments

Cloud-based environments offer many advantages to organisations; however, they also introduce a number of technical security risks which organisations should be aware of, including data breaches, hijacking of accounts, and unauthorised access to personal data. Organisations should determine and implement a documented policy and apply the appropriate technical security and organisational measures to secure any cloud-based environments they utilise. The DPC has prepared guidance to assist organisations understand their obligations with regard to the security of personal data, and to mitigate their risks when utilising a cloud-based environment.

Five Steps to Secure Cloud-based Environments - Full Guidance Note