Business strategies are being reimagined and digital ambitions are racing. But like how every race car needs high-powered brakes, every cloud transformation needs digital trust to make the transformation a lot safer.
The potential of cloud is clear - with benefits like cost optimisation, better IT governance, faster turnaround time, operational efficiency, improved accessibility and service innovation. Many executives agree that cloud adoption will be an integral part of their digital transformation plans. However, these benefits also come with potential threats. According to the Digital Trust Insights Survey 2021: Singapore findings, cloud is also one of the leading threat vectors for organisations, topping the list of threats that will have significantly negative impact. But this threat landscape can be navigated with the right considerations. Are you ready to reevaluate your organisation’s cloud readiness, architecture and security to move forward with confidence and embrace the potential of cloud?
As cloud technology adoption increases exponentially, so does the need for organisations to manage the risks of the cloud environments.
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Cloud trust
Deb Pal (Director, Cloud Trust) deep-dives into the considerations for adding a safe and secure trust lining for public cloud.
What should organisations be thinking about when embarking on the cloud trust journey?
Business considerations:
- Strategy: Aligning the cloud implementation objectives and strategy to overall business strategy.
- Operating model: Adopting cloud whilst ensuring operational effectiveness during the transition.
- Risk and governance: Robust controls and governance of your cloud infrastructure.
- Skills and capabilities: Upskilling and empowering your workforce to utilise cloud computing technologies.
- Third party management: Understanding the shared responsibility model for the cloud.
Technical considerations:
- Cloud strategy: Identifying the right adoption strategy: cloud, multi-cloud or hybrid-cloud.
- Data security/privacy: Securing the cloud, company and user data against external and internal threats.
- Architecture: Establishing the cloud architecture and ensuring it is secure, resilient and future-ready.
- Cybersecurity: Evaluating the maturity of the hybrid and multi-cloud, network, perimeter and endpoint security.
- Regulations: Ensuring adherence to evolving regulations and industry guidelines for cloud infrastructure.
The first steps for organisations to build trust into their cloud journey - how PwC can help
Pre-adoption: Developing a cloud strategy in line with business outcomes
A cloud strategy aligned with business goals can help companies effectively manage the business and technological aspects in the cloud. We can help you develop a holistic cloud strategy to help your companies navigate risks with confidence and security through the different phases of your cloud journey.
Our experience in business, technology, risk and controls provides powerful insights into how building trust in cloud computing can transform your business and address common pitfalls.
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