It is important to secure the cloud to protect sensitive data and applications against cyberattacks. Data breaches can occur when information is poorly protected or managed, and internal attacks from malicious employees or partners also pose a risk. These threats can compromise the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information. As businesses migrate to cloud environments, they become more vulnerable to both internal and external threats. Securing the cloud also ensures compliance with data protection regulations, prevents operational disruptions, and safeguards the company's reputation in the event of a security breach.

A cloud environment can be affected by various threats, such as phishing attacks, malware, ransomware, and distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks. Vulnerabilities in cloud configuration or human errors can also expose sensitive data. When information is poorly protected or managed, data breaches can occur, as well as internal attacks from malicious employees or partners. Finally, unauthorized access due to improper management of credentials and permissions is a common threat in cloud environments.

It is recommended to regularly check the security of your cloud, ideally every quarter. However, the frequency depends on several factors, such as the size of your infrastructure, the type of data you manage, and compliance requirements.