Security remains a major challenge for cloud users

NetIQ, May 8, announced a cloud safety survey, commissioned by the IDG Connect survey shows that while the company is gradually assured of the security of the third cloud service provider, but data security, especially the end-user level of data security, and to meet compliance requirements of the concerns, is still the most concerned problem for cloud users.

51% of the respondents believed that the cloud promoted data security as a whole, but almost 70% per cent of respondents said that using cloud services posed a risk to sensitive data within the company, and 45% were not sure that the security processes and procedures of cloud service providers met their data security requirements. In addition, the findings found that concerns about cloud security coexist with trust:

When users sign up independently, 45% of their cloud-based data is not fully visible and controlled.

Only 46% training for end users on how to securely access data in the cloud.

42% of companies are unsure whether their compliance with sensitive information/assets in the cloud is up to par.

59% is very convinced of the ability to control and manage access to cloud services from mobile devices.

"These findings show that IT managers are confident in implementing cloud security strategies and projects." But in the face of growing security threats to corporate information, this confidence may not be the concern of the security team. "Geoff Webb, director of NetIQ Solutions Strategy, said. "Data-centric security projects remain the most targeted and effective way to build security projects to address the inherent complexity of adopting a cloud." Identifying sensitive data, applying an appropriate layer of protection around the data, and tracking who visits are still the best way to respond to threats, meet compliance requirements, and minimize institutional risk. ”

NetIQ commissioned IDG Connect to conduct the survey, which aims to understand global cloud security awareness and perceptions. IT managers interviewed by researchers are companies with a staff size of 500 or more. 61% of the respondents are in the company as director or higher position. The total number of respondents was divided by region, North America (accounting for 36%), Europe, Middle East and Africa (36%), Asia Pacific (28%).