Cloud Security
Definition
Cloud Security
Cloud security encompasses the practices, tools, and controls that protect cloud environments from threats, misconfigurations, and compliance violations. It covers identity management, network segmentation, encryption, monitoring, and incident response.
In detail
Cloud environments evolve rapidly, and so do attack vectors. Treating security as a one-time project means falling behind. Misconfigurations, outdated access rights, and lack of transparency create invisible attack surfaces.
A mature cloud security posture combines automated scanning (CSPM), manual expert validation, and continuous compliance monitoring. The goal is not zero findings, but a prioritised, actionable remediation plan.
How Tallence helps
Tallence combines automated compliance scanning with expert-led security assessments for AWS environments.
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Embedding compliance requirements as automated rules directly into cloud infrastructure, so adherence is enforced continuously rather than checked periodically.
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AWS Compliance Check
An automated scan of your AWS environment against compliance frameworks like CIS, PCI-DSS, GDPR, ISO 27001, and BSI C5.
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