Cloud Security Basics Every Business Needs
Seven foundational controls that prevent the majority of cloud security incidents.
CloudCodix Team
· 5 min read
Most cloud breaches are not sophisticated attacks — they are misconfigurations. Getting the basics right removes the bulk of your risk.
The essentials
- Enforce multi-factor authentication for every human user.
- Apply least-privilege access; review permissions quarterly.
- Encrypt data at rest and in transit.
- Never expose databases directly to the internet.
- Keep automated, tested, off-site backups.
- Centralise logs and alert on suspicious activity.
- Patch dependencies and scan containers in your pipeline.
Security is not a product you buy; it is a habit you build into delivery.
Start with an audit of what exists today, fix the highest-risk gaps, then automate checks so the improvements stick.