The use and processing of decentralized data stored in cloud platforms creates security challenges that require data protection strategies to evolve. That starts with achieving better visibility into what applications their employees are using, and how they are using them.

User Activity Monitoring (UAM) solutions promise to identify and stop abnormal or anomalous user behavior, whether unintentional or malicious. As opposed to traditional indicators of compromise, indications of abuse help organizations to effectively detect, prioritize, and respond to areas of concern well before a data breach has occurred.

Certified cloud security professionals can help their organizations establish and enforce visibility and governance across their cloud deployments by implementing best practices such as the principle of least privilege, robust user authentication and continuous information security awareness programs. The (ISC)² Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP) certification can assist security professionals safeguard their organization’s cloud posture by acquiring foundational knowledge on cloud security principles and best practices.

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