Security is an ever-present challenge for IT infrastructures. Firms are increasingly migrating to the cloud. Security leaders need to stringently evaluate the cloud security posture of the infrastructures they are planning to adopt.

Here are some essential points that the CISO should address for effective cloud security evaluation.

Security Policy for Cloud
Is there a clear cloud security policy?
Cloud security policies should include enforceable guidelines and protocols. This is intended to protect cloud resources. The question to ask is- does the cloud provider have a clear cloud security policy in place?