The top 6 signs to look out for when doing a cloud security assessment

This document provides a practical overview of cloud security assessments, covering assessment types (internal, external, compliance), a step-by-step checklist, and key risk areas such as weak IAM, misconfigurations, insufficient encryption, weak policies, inadequate monitoring, and vulnerable applications. It recommends using CSPM, CWPP, and penetration testing tools, staying current with provider guidance and industry reports, and implementing continuous monitoring and incident response. The piece also references notable breaches to illustrate risks and concludes with a vendor overview of ThreatLocker’s controls for application, network, and storage hardening.