Cloud Security Services
Kroll’s multifaceted approach to cloud security consulting combines an industry-leading team of Azure and AWS-certified architects and cloud security experts with our unrivaled expertise in incident response.
Talk to an ExpertWhether an organisation is large or small, early adopters or recent cloud migrants, Kroll knows how unique and ever-changing complexities can play out across a wide range of industries. With more than 3,000 incident investigations and 53,000 hours of security assessments completed every year across Singapore, Hong Kong, Asia and the world, our experienced team delivers practical guidance to help clients grow securely and profitably.
Cloud Security Consulting, from the Ground Up
Kroll works with clients to understand their cloud security needs and develop a customised cloud security programme that ensures continuous validation and governance of their cloud environment so their businesses can continue to thrive. Our team provides essential services through every step of the journey toward secure cloud adoption:
Design
We provide security architecture review services to ensure cloud environments are designed from the outset with security in mind. The result is a resilient, secure and scalable cloud platform for any business that aligns with industry standards and best practices.
Build
Our cloud penetration testing offers assurance that cloud systems and infrastructure are implemented according to design with effective security controls in place.
Manage
Cloud operations and governance assessments evaluate the strength of security controls and cloud asset monitoring. By successfully deploying policy and monitoring tools, clients can be assured their cloud environments are in compliance with regulatory requirements, industry best practices and company standards.
Respond
Kroll’s world-leading incident response services are continually on standby, prepared to step up when any security incident impacts a client’s cloud assets.
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Kroll’s experts have a deep understanding of cloud environments and the process for securing diverse cloud deployments. With unrivaled experience and expertise from handling thousands of cloud security incidents, our primary objectives are to reduce accidental data exposures and prevent unauthorised access to a client’s cloud environment.
Cloud Security Assessments
Our cloud security assessments combine established security standards with customised metrics designed for a specific organisation’s cloud architecture and unique risk tolerance. As a baseline, our seasoned experts will examine the following key areas of any cloud environment:
- External network access control
- Internal network access control
- Identity and access management
- Multi-factor authentication and federated access
- Encryption and data security
- Backup and disaster recovery
- Security event logging, correlation and alerting
- Incident response planning
- External network access control
- Internal network access control
- Identity and access management
- Multi-factor authentication and federated access
- Encryption and data security
- Backup and disaster recovery
- Security event logging, correlation and alerting
- Incident response planning
For clients who are considering or have chosen specific cloud services, Kroll’s cloud security risk assessments will focus on evaluating the configuration and controls for that specific deployment. Sample engagements include:
Microsoft 365 Email Security Assessments
Identifies material gaps or significant shortcomings in a client’s email security defenses. Check out this M365 business email compromise case study.
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Google Workspace Email Security Assessments
Focuses on Workspace configuration for email, drives and content compliance, policies for phishing prevention, workstation defenses and end-user awareness.
AWS Cloud Security Assessments
Reviewing AWS security groups, identity and access management (IAM), access control lists, relational databases, EC2 instance lifecycles and more.
Google Cloud Security Assessments
Uncovers potential gaps in configuration and document storage in addition to IAM, logging, virtual machines and the Kubernetes engine.
Cloud Penetration Testing and Vulnerability Management
Independent configuration reviews and pen testing are the best tools for assessing an organisation’s cloud security defenses. Our team of experts will approach a client’s cloud environment with an attackers mindset to uncover any vulnerabilities in applications or infrastructure. They can also offer remediation guidance that will incorporate a system’s unique business requirements to present recommendations that will leverage the security features available from all major Cloud Services Providers.
Kroll’s experts can also utilise a wide range of assessment tools and manual attack techniques to expose additional vulnerabilities that are often overlooked in cloud services. Working with certified pen testing experts, our cloud security consultants can test our clients’ cloud environments using real-world tactics and strategies used by hackers to compromise cloud services.
Cloud Incident Response Management and Planning
Every year, Kroll’s digital forensics experts investigate hundreds of cloud security incidents across Singapore, Hong Kong, Asia and the world. Combined with our decades of broader incident response experience and our advanced intelligence collection practices, our team is in the best possible position to respond quickly and efficiently to any cloud security emergency.
The primary concern for most organisations dealing with a cloud security incident is securing any sensitive data within their systems. Kroll’s experts understand this, and, with their wealth of investigative knowledge and experience, they know how to quickly identify and secure files containing sensitive data.
Cloud Migration Security Consulting
Virtually all businesses are currently considering migrating to or increasing operations in the cloud to take advantage of increased flexibility and cost savings. However, for organisations hoping to avoid the added time, money and reputational damage that comes with a data breach, it is important to plan carefully and ask the right questions about security during a cloud migration.
Our cloud security consulting services offer technical expertise and resources to examine and assess every aspect of a company’s security program, including security policies, human interactions, and technology at every data touchpoint. Our collaborative and transparent approach means we will work with clients to learn the specifics of their business so we can develop a cloud security programme that is customised to meet their unique needs.
Remote Work Security
With the exponential rise of remote work, security leaders have been presented with a new challenge: How to seamlessly maintain productivity while assessing physical and cybersecurity controls to ensure data remains secure in the cloud environment. The increased use of VPNs, personal devices, cloud storage repositories, and shadow IT systems have created new obstacles for data security.
Kroll will perform a comprehensive assessment of an organisation’s programme to help them maintain security as the need for remote work increases. We will consult with IT departments and remote workers to identify a system’s strengths and uncover any vulnerabilities that can be exploited by bad actors or unaware employees.
Fortify Your Defenses and Response Resources
Cyber criminals and malicious actors are all too aware of the security gaps that can accompany a move to the cloud. Our specialists utilise their unrivaled knowledge and expertise to help clients navigate risks presented by the cloud so they can be in a better position to protect their organisation’s data and respond appropriately to a cyber incident.
Cloud Security Partners
Our experts will not simply draft a report on system vulnerabilities and leave the client to address them on their own. Instead, we become an extension of their IT and data security teams, collaborating at every point to ensure security, compliance with regulations, and, hopefully, the success of their cloud-based operations. Our services and proprietary data help our clients keep pace with the ever-changing threat landscape.
Certified Cloud Experts
Kroll’s Cyber Risk professionals have credentials and certifications from all the leading cloud services providers. Our team members have vast experience working with many AWS services, including EC2, Lambda, S3 and Cognito. Others are certified work with Azure Virtual Machines, Azure Functions, Blob Storage, and Axure Active Director as well as Google Cloud.
Proven Cloud Expertise
Our cyber risk team performed more than 25,000 hours of cloud security assessments across AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud platforms in 2021 alone. We also work extensively with other leading cloud tools, like Dome9, Prisma and ScoutSuite.
Talk to a Cyber Expert
Kroll is ready to help, 24x7. Use the links on this page to explore our services further or speak to a Kroll expert today via our 24x7 cyber hotlines or our contact page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why do I need a cloud-specific security strategy?
Many companies think they can move their infrastructure to the cloud without making fundamental changes to their security protocols. But shifting from on-premises infrastructure to the cloud is not a trivial move. The cloud operates differently from a traditional IT environment, meaning there are unique security considerations to keep in mind. Whether you’re migrating to the cloud, operating in a hybrid cloud environment or taking a cloud-first approach, you’ll need a cloud-specific strategy to address risk.
What security questions should I ask when migrating to or operating in the cloud?
Integrity and privacy are your key goals. You’ll want to consider: Are my company’s security policies built for the cloud? What type of data do I maintain and who needs access? Do I have any data residency requirements? Which cloud provider will I work with, and what capabilities and responsibilities does that cloud provider have? A cloud security provider like Kroll can help you address these questions.
What are the top issues a cloud security strategy will address?
According to Gartner, through 2024, most enterprises will continue to struggle with appropriately measuring cloud security risks. Common cloud risks include security misconfigurations and challenges with data security. By establishing a cloud security strategy, you can make sure you have a cloud policy that addresses cloud-specific risks. Additionally, you can plan for regular security testing to verify that the controls your business has in place are properly implemented and are providing the protection your business needs.
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