Cloud Security Best Practices: Ensuring Safe and Secure Cloud Environments Cloud security is a critical concern for businesses leveraging cloud computing platforms (such as AWS , Microsoft Azure , Google Cloud , etc.). While cloud providers implement security measures at the infrastructure level, customers also need to take responsibility for securing their applications, data, and user access within the cloud environment. Here are the best practices to ensure that your cloud environment is secure: 1. Shared Responsibility Model Cloud security operates under the Shared Responsibility Model . This means: Cloud Providers' Responsibility : They are responsible for securing the cloud infrastructure, including hardware, networks, and data centers. Customers' Responsibility : You are responsible for securing the data, identity, access management, and any applications hosted on the cloud. Action : Understand the division of responsibility between you and your cloud provi...