Adopt the Cloud Securely

Secure Cloud Adoption

Cloud adoption requires organizations to rethink their approach to security by addressing a new set of risks. While cloud platforms provide businesses with access to a wide range of services and solutions that are essential to their operations, organizations must ensure that cloud usage is properly governed and that appropriate security measures are in place. The security of their environments, as well as the confidentiality and availability of their data, must be guaranteed.

To help organizations achieve this objective, Proximus NXT supports businesses in designing tailored strategies, solutions, and configurations that enable secure and confident cloud adoption.

One of the main barriers to cloud adoption remains concerns about security, particularly regarding data confidentiality. In some industries, regulatory requirements have also increased the complexity of cloud adoption. However, perceptions among Luxembourg-based organizations have evolved thanks to the security guarantees provided by cloud platforms and the governance frameworks imposed on ICT professionals. While the cloud enables organizations to better mitigate many traditional risks, it also introduces new challenges that must be fully understood and effectively managed.

"Today, organizations are no longer asking whether they should move to the cloud. For most, adopting cloud services has become a necessity in order to benefit from the many advantages cloud platforms provide: greater flexibility, dynamic cost management, and access to cutting-edge technologies," explains **Cédric Mauny, Strategic Advisor, Cybersecurity at Proximus NXT. "However, the migration journey must be carefully planned to ensure security, business continuity, and the protection of data confidentiality within the new cloud environment."

Adopting the Cloud Responsibly

Moving to the cloud is not without risks. Hosting data in the cloud does not eliminate the possibility of data breaches, ransomware attacks, or accidental or malicious deletion of information.

"Moving to the cloud does not relieve organizations of their responsibility for ensuring the security and confidentiality of the data they own and manage," continues Cédric Mauny. "Regardless of the cloud platform they choose, organizations must perform appropriate due diligence based on their specific risk exposure. They must also implement the necessary controls to manage these risks in line with their business needs, contractual obligations, the sensitivity of their data, and the applicable regulatory framework."