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Definition

Protection measures and technologies used to keep data and applications safe when stored or processed in the cloud. Like having professional security guards for your digital belongings.

Real-World Example

Cloud security includes encryption to protect your files and authentication to ensure only you can access your accounts.

Cloud Provider Equivalencies

Cloud Security is a broad practice, not a single service. All major cloud providers offer security building blocks (identity and access management, encryption/key management, logging/monitoring, network protections, and security posture tools) that you combine to protect cloud data and applications.

Compare Across Cloud Providers

Cloud Security is available across all major cloud platforms. Compare equivalent services:

AWS
AWS Security Hub
Azure
Microsoft Defender for Cloud
Google Cloud
Security Command Center
Oracle Cloud
Cloud Guard

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