Here are the 10 things you need to know to secure a multi-cloud data center

Multi-cloud and hybrid data centers are operating all over the world, supporting all sorts of verticals in robust and thriving environments. In fact, Gartner reports that 81% surveyed businesses said they are working with two or more cloud providers to run their infrastructures.

Considering that’s such a large group of people implementing a multi-cloud approach to their data center, let’s talk about what it takes to make that environment a little more secure.

1. Implement a comprehensive Identity and Access Management (IAM) strategy
2. Establish robust network security
3. Ensure data encryption
4. Deploy continuous monitoring and logging
5. Adopt cloud security posture management (CSPM)
6. Use endpoint protection and security
7. Leverage security automation and orchestration
8. Implement zero trust architecture
9. Conduct regular security assessments and penetration testing
10. Educate and train your teams—all of them

All in all, none of these security measures really matter unless everyone within your organization is educated and trained on how to detect threats and how to safeguard against them. Of course, not every person in every role needs to know the ins and outs of the technology behind each support, but they should know what to look for, how to spot an attack and how to stay smart. Here at Ingram Micro, we can also help you train your customers and their staff, too.