Cloud Security Secure your Cloud environment to accelerate growth and drive ROI The move to the cloud is well underway. Are you on board?Protiviti’s cloud security expertise enables organisations to grow their business without sacrificing operational efficiency. Our cloud security-certified experts assist and implement enterprise strategies that support regulatory compliance efforts and business operations.The landscape of cloud security solutions needed to keep organisations safe and secure is rapidly evolving. It’s more important than ever to integrate security practices into cloud solutions before, during, and after migrating to the cloud.To do this, organisations must identify and manage cloud security risks while strengthening capabilities. At the same time, cloud services providers must expand native and third-party security services to meet the demands of digital transformation and cost optimisation.Our experience in cutting-edge cloud security methodologies such as zero trust architecture and secure design patterns enable a streamlined, efficient approach to securing public, private, and hybrid cloud environments. Grow your business without compromising operational efficiency Key partners Our cloud security professionals use the latest cloud security tools and services from the largest cloud service providers in the world. Protiviti’s partnerships support our ability to deliver trusted solutions for customer needs. Leadership Roland Carandang Roland Carandang is a Managing Director in our London office and a global leader in cyber security / resilience and technology innovation. Through his 20+ year career, he’s partnered with his clients from assessment to strategy and roadmap definition through to end-to ... Learn more Philip Greaves Philip is a Managing Director in Protiviti’s London Technology Consulting practice, leading solutions around Technology Strategy and Operations, Technology Risk, Third Party Risk and Privacy. He has over 20 years experience in consulting and previous worked for Andersen ... Learn more James Fox James is a Director with a focus on Enterprise Cloud Transformation. James has extensive global experience working across Asia Pacific and Europe in IT Advisory Consulting.Prior to joining Protiviti, James was a Director at Deloitte Consulting supporting clients with ... Learn more Why Cloud Security matters Now, more than ever, cloud security must be integrated with cloud design and implementation for optimal performance and reliability. Case Studies Protiviti provides foundational cloud security controls set for insurer Problem: An insurance industry client needed to secure its cloud environment and develop a road map to integrate security into its delivery pipeline in preparation for migration to the cloud.Solution: Protiviti provided a custom foundational cloud security control set, application-security tool recommendations and industry perspectives aligned with the client’s environment.Value: As a result of the project, the cloud engineering and information security teams improved communication, awareness and collaboration strength. Protiviti conducts AWS pre-implementation assessment for health insurance company Problem: A regional health insurer sought a third-party review of the architecture design and project plan for their multiyear cloud migration.Solution: Protiviti provided input into the client’s audit strategy and validated that its design was consistent with HIPAA requirements.Value: At the project's end, the health insurer was equipped with a pre-implementation audit report and strategic input into the plan to identify high-risk areas for post- implementation audits. Protiviti developed new preventative and reactive controls in Azure and AWS for a pharmaceutical company Problem: A large pharmaceutical company sought support in integrating its different cloud environments under one consolidated cloud security governance structure, enhancing its preventative and reactive controls and creating a sustainable platform on which the business can be enabled.Solution: Protiviti assessed the company’s baselines and mapped them to their existing controls to provide visibility into what services were covered by controls and which had gaps.Value: Automated policy enforcement was implemented for services with control gaps, which helped to reduce the manual workload and provide continuous compliance. Cloud strategy review and recommendations for healthcare company Problem: A large healthcare company needed a comprehensive review of its cloud strategy and governance capabilities, along with recommendations to identify current risks and align with industry best practices.Solution: Protiviti developed a comprehensive report on the client’s current state that aligned to their future vision.Value: The healthcare company’s existing gaps were identified, and the client had recommendations and a roadmap that would act as the north star for their cloud strategy. Featured insights IN FOCUS Oracle Cloud security: Preventing unauthorised access and data theft 6 min read Data breaches have increasingly plagued organisations worldwide, underscoring the urgent need for robust security measures. The latest reported incidents involving Oracle have spotlighted the critical importance of protecting customer data. 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Previous Article Pagination Next Article Frequently asked questions What are cloud security? + Cloud security is the practice of protecting cloud environments, applications, and data from cyber threats. It includes identity management, encryption, threat detection, and continuous monitoring.For organisations in the UK, working with a trusted cloud security consulting partner helps strengthen security controls, protect sensitive information, and maintain resilient cloud operations. What are common security threats to cloud environments? + The most common cloud security threats include data breaches, misconfigurations, and unauthorised access. Poorly configured cloud services can expose sensitive data, while weak identity and access management increases the risk of account compromise.Using professional cloud security services helps reduce these risks through proactive monitoring, secure configurations, and stronger access controls. Who is responsible for cloud security? + Cloud security follows a shared responsibility model. Cloud service providers such as AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud, and IBM secure the underlying infrastructure, while organisations are responsible for protecting their data, managing user access, and configuring security controls correctly.Cloud security consulting services help UK organisations clearly define responsibilities and implement a balanced, end-to-end security approach. What are the top cloud security risks for UK businesses? + Key risks include data breaches, insider threats, ransomware attacks, and security gaps caused by misconfigured cloud environments. As more organisations adopt hybrid and multi-cloud models, even small missteps can increase exposure.A robust cloud security solutions strategy helps minimise these risks and protect critical business and customer data. How can zero trust architecture improve cloud security for UK organisations? + Zero trust architecture improves cloud security by verifying every user and device before granting access. It enforces least-privilege access, continuous monitoring, and stronger identity controls.For UK organisations, adopting zero trust reduces the risk of unauthorised access, strengthens threat detection, and enhances overall cloud security resilience. What should businesses look for in a cloud security service provider? + When choosing a cloud security service provider, organisations should look for:End-to-end cloud security services, including risk assessments and managed securityExperience across major cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, and SAPStrong capabilities in identity, access management, and zero trust strategiesCloud security solutions tailored to business and industry needs Partnering with a trusted provider like Protiviti helps ensure cloud security solutions are scalable, resilient, and future-ready.
