ACCESS CONTROL
· Access control
issues in the cloud can significantly impact the security and integrity of data
and services.
The primary access
control issues in the cloud are:
1. Identity and Access Management (IAM) Complexity
Managing
identities and access permissions in a cloud environment can be complex due to
the dynamic nature of cloud resources and the need to integrate with
on-premises systems.
2. Insufficient
Privilege Management
Over-privileged
accounts pose a significant risk in cloud environments.
3. Inadequate
Authentication Mechanisms
Weak or
insufficient authentication mechanisms, such as single-factor authentication or
poorly implemented multi-factor authentication (MFA), can make it easier for
attackers to gain unauthorized access.
4. Lack of Proper
Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
Role-Based Access
Control (RBAC) allows for the assignment of permissions based on roles rather
than individual users.
5. Misconfigured
Access Control Lists (ACLs)
Access Control
Lists (ACLs) specify which users or system processes are granted access to
objects and what operations are allowed.
6. Unmanaged Third-Party Access
Cloud environments
often involve third-party vendors or contractors who require access to certain
resources.
7. Lack of
Centralized Access Control Management
In many cloud
deployments, access control mechanisms are distributed across various services
and applications.
8. Shadow IT and
Unauthorized Access
Shadow IT refers
to the use of IT systems, devices, software, applications, and services without
explicit organizational approval.
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