Cloud Access Policies

FAQs

• What is an example of Cloud Access Policy?

  You can set cloud access policies to block access to service uploads. For instance, configured policies can be set up to get a step-up authentication before downloading a file. Furthermore, you can use these policies to define suitable behavior for managed or mismanaged devices.

   

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• How Cloud Access Policy works?

  A cloud access policy manages devices and protects cloud data access. It can be set up as a code or a formal policy to control the authorization part of the identity management process. For example, an organization can tweak configured policies to require a step-up authentication before downloading a file.

  Furthermore, a cloud access policy also corrects the behavior of managed and mismanaged devices by assigning provisioning certificates to such devices. Similarly, policies are also created using conditions and actions, requiring a device to register before accessing a page.

   

   

• What are the principles of Cloud Access Policy?

  According to NCSC, the following are the six parts of the cloud security policy:

  • Data sanitization
  • Equipment Disposal
  • Data center security
  • Physical location and legal jurisdiction
  • Physical resilience and availability
  • Protection of at-rest data

   

   

• What should be in a cloud policy?

  A cloud policy must contain adequate resources and controls to complete the tasks and achieve organizational objectives.

  So, in a typical cloud policy, an organization should specify both internal and security controls of cloud service providers in their policies. These controls must be broken down into specific requirements, such as physical security, technical and control, mobile security, and security controls assurance practices.

  Furthermore, the controls must adhere to the common cloud compliance frameworks. Some typical frameworks include:

  • HIPAA: It ensures the security, privacy, and confidentiality of health-related information.
  • EU GDPR: A stringent set of privacy laws for organizations handling the data of EU residents.
  • SOX: It mandates the audit and control requirements of information systems that process financial transactions.
  • PCI DSS: The set of standards governing the use of credit cards.