How Torsion can improve Data Access Security in Cloud Migrations

Every time an organisation moves an application to the cloud, or deploys more data into the cloud, any potential vulnerabilities need to be managed before, during and after the process.

Organisations need to take into account how employees access and use the data, where they access it from, what other platforms they are using and who outside of an organisation also has access. And of course, more home working, more collaboration, more complex supply chains and more data makes the task even greater.

According to CIO Magazine, here are some steps that might appear in a cloud migration security checklist:

• Before migration: Lock down network endpoints, configure data access privileges, and install monitoring agents.
• During migration: Update the CMDB, validate application access controls, and update IT operations management systems.
• After migration: Monitor endpoints, remediate vulnerabilities, and consolidate servers based on utilization.

Let’s match that with the functionality of Torsion to identify how it automates and solves many of these key tasks:

• Before migration: Torsion assesses the volume and complexity of files, folders and information; who should have access to what, why and when; and works alongside a devops team to test the cloud migration before deploying it to all employees.
• During migration: Torsion integrates with existing collaboration systems such as Sharepoint, Teams etc automatically configure data access privileges, identify any immediate access vulnerabilities, revoke any unauthorised access.
• After migration: Torsion monitors and controls data access continuously in the background. Anything that looks suspicious or deemed a vulnerability is automatically flagged to the business user or access is shut down. Any out of data or innappropriate data access is revoked to consolidate servers and stop access spiralling out of control.

To speak to one of our experts about how Torsion can improve your cloud migration email info@torsionis.com or visit Get Torsion Free | Torsion Information Security (torsionis.com)