Guide to Cloud Application Security: Must-Knows and No-No’s | Huntress

This article provides an overview of cloud application security: it explains why application-layer controls matter in cloud environments, enumerates common risks (misconfigurations, insecure APIs, identity and access abuse, third-party integration risks, data exposure), describes core controls (IAM, encryption, zero trust, vulnerability management, logging, DevSecOps), lists relevant frameworks and standards (OWASP, NIST, CSA, CIS, SOC 2, ISO 27001, PCI DSS, HIPAA, GDPR, FedRAMP), and offers practical best practices and monitoring approaches to reduce exposure.