Cloud Security: Shared Challenges in AWS and Azure
Migrating to the cloud does not mean transferring all protection responsibilities to the provider. In 2026, many organizations continue to suffer critical incidents due to a poor interpretation of shared cloud security. Believing that AWS or Azure “takes care of everything” is the first step toward a massive data breach.
The shared responsibility model is clear: the provider protects the infrastructure “of” the cloud, but you are solely responsible for security “in” the cloud. Your data, identities, and configurations are under your exclusive watch.
Ignoring this reality leaves backdoors open that modern attackers exploit through automation and privilege escalation in a matter of seconds.
The Problem: False Assumptions and Misconfigurations
The most common pain point for companies today is the assumption that the cloud is inherently secure by default. The reality is that the flexibility of these platforms allows for catastrophic human errors, such as open S3 buckets or overly permissive access policies.+2
Statistics for 2026 confirm that the vast majority of cloud security failures are not the provider’s fault, but the customer’s. Without constant oversight of your Infrastructure, the risk of exposure is permanent and silent.
The Solution: Shielding Hybrid and Multicloud Environments
To mitigate cloud risks, it is necessary to implement layers of proactive defense that close the customer’s responsibility gap.
1. Centralized Visibility and Monitoring
You cannot protect what you cannot see. It is essential to integrate a SIEM Management system that centralizes logs from AWS and Azure, allowing for the detection of anomalous behavior in real-time. This enables a rapid response to exfiltration attempts or the creation of unauthorized users.
2. Advanced Detection and Response (XDR)
Native tools are sometimes insufficient for sophisticated attacks. Implementing XDR solutions helps correlate events across different clouds and local devices, blocking threats before they affect business continuity.
3. 24/7 Expert Vigilance
The cloud never sleeps. Having an external SOC ensures that every alert is analyzed by specialists. This eliminates alert fatigue and ensures that critical vulnerabilities are addressed immediately through recurring Vulnerability Scanning (ASV).+1
Conclusion
Shared cloud security demands an active commitment from companies. Understanding where the work of AWS/Azure ends and where yours begins is vital for digital resilience in 2026. The cloud is a powerful tool, but it is only secure if managed with a solid and expert defense strategy.
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