Cloud governance frameworks

CSPs often adhere to their own security and compliance standards. For example, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Azure, and Google Cloud have established compliance programs and certifications (for example, AWS’s Well-Architected Framework (WAF) and the Microsoft cloud security benchmark (MCSB)) to help organizations secure their cloud resources. Compliance with these regulatory frameworks and adherence to compliance standards in cloud security are crucial for organizations to mitigate security risks, protect sensitive data, and meet legal and contractual obligations. Failure to comply with these regulations and standards can lead to legal consequences, data breaches, and reputational damage.

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AWS WAF

AWS WAF is a set of best practices and guidelines developed by AWS to help organizations design and build reliable, secure, efficient, and cost-effective cloud-based architectures. It serves as a blueprint for building...