“I’m in the Cloud, So I’m Secure.” Said every Breached Business Ever.
Let’s get one thing straight: Being in the cloud does NOT mean you’re secure.
We hear it all the time: “Oh, we don’t need cybersecurity — we’re in the cloud.”
Unfortunately, cybercriminals are in the cloud too. So, let’s be clear: it’s time to take your head out of the cloud when it comes to your IT security.
The Cloud Security Stats That Should Scare You
According to SentinelOne’s 2024 Cloud Security Report:
- 80% of organizations experienced a cloud security incident last year
- 51% of those breaches were due to simple misconfigurations
- 90% involved human error — not failed technology
- And unauthorized access is still the #1 cloud threat
So, no — the cloud isn’t “more secure.”
It’s just someone else’s computer. And if it’s not locked down properly? It’s wide open.
What “In the Cloud” Actually Means
When you’re in the cloud, your data, applications, and systems live on servers you don’t own — like AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud.
That’s totally fine. The cloud can be scalable, flexible, and cost-effective.
But it does not mean security is someone else’s job.
Cloud providers secure the infrastructure.
YOU are responsible for what’s inside it:
Files, users, access policies, encryption, backups, breach monitoring — all on you.
The Most Common Cloud Mistakes We See
- No multi-factor authentication
- Unsecured file sharing
- Public-facing storage buckets (yikes)
- Dormant accounts are still active
- No cloud activity monitoring
- Believing Microsoft 365 or Google “just handles it”
(Spoiler alert: they don’t.)
Cloud Security Takes a Partner — Not Just a Platform
If your IT team isn’t actively managing your cloud — auditing users, monitoring logs, fixing misconfigurations — then you’re not secure. You’re just hoping for secure.
At Diverse CTI, we help businesses:
✅ Lock down their cloud infrastructure
✅ Monitor for real-time threats
✅ Enforce security best practices
✅ Train staff to avoid costly mistakes
✅ Prepare continuity plans before disaster strikes
Don't Wait for the “Oops”
Cloud security isn’t a checkbox — it’s an ongoing strategy. And it’s only as good as the team behind it.
So, if your current IT partner is still saying, “You’re in the cloud — you’re good,”...it’s probably time to get a second opinion.
📞 Call us. 405-210-3000
📧 Email us. JoshC@DiverseCTI.info
Or click to the right to schedule a cloud security checkup, before your data takes an unplanned trip to the dark web.
