Cloud Hosting Security Features to Look For

Security in the cloud is a shared responsibility, but the provider’s half varies enormously between vendors. Knowing which features to demand prevents buying a platform that quietly leaves gaps.

The essentials are encryption, firewalls, identity management, and monitoring, each of which should be native rather than bolted on. Compliance certifications signal a baseline you can trust.

• Encryption at rest and in transit should be default
• Cloud firewalls and private networking matter early
• Role-based access control limits blast radius
• Audit logging is essential for compliance work

Confirm the provider holds the certifications your industry requires before you build.