Learn how to use cloud services securely, reduce cloud data breach risks, and help employees avoid misconfiguration, shadow IT, insecure file sharing and unauthorised access.
The cloud makes work easier. But are you managing the security risks?
Cloud services help organisations store files, collaborate, back up data and work remotely from almost anywhere. But while the cloud makes everyday work easier, it also introduces security risks that employees and security teams need to understand.
Cloud-related incidents can be caused by misconfiguration, weak access controls, compromised credentials, shadow IT, insecure file sharing, poor password habits and human error. The eBook also explains the shared responsibility model: cloud providers secure the infrastructure, but organisations are still responsible for how data, accounts, devices, permissions and applications are managed.
This guide explains how cloud services work, the difference between SaaS, PaaS and IaaS, the key cloud security risks, and how employees can store, share and access data more securely. It is essential reading for organisations looking to improve cloud security awareness, reduce data breach risk and build safer cloud working habits.
In this free eBook, you'll discover:
Help employees use the cloud securely
TSC helps organisations improve cloud security awareness with practical training that explains how cloud services work, where risks arise, and what employees can do to protect data, manage access, avoid shadow IT and reduce unsafe sharing.
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Cloud security FAQ
What is cloud security?
Cloud security is the protection of data, applications, accounts and services stored or accessed through cloud platforms. It includes secure access controls, strong passwords, multi-factor authentication, data protection, encryption, monitoring, permissions management and safe user behaviour.
What are the biggest cloud security risks?
Common cloud security risks include misconfiguration, data breaches, weak access controls, compromised credentials, account hijacking, shadow IT, insecure APIs, insider threats, unsecured file sharing and poor visibility over how cloud services are being used.
How can employees use cloud services safely?
Employees can use cloud services safely by following company-approved tools, using strong unique passwords and MFA, avoiding personal cloud storage for work files, checking sharing permissions, limiting access to sensitive data, backing up important information and reporting suspicious activity quickly.
