Resiliency and Business Continuity in the Cloud Era
Cloud failures are more common than you think. From Azure outages to Zscaler disruptions, organizations are experiencing security gaps and business interruptions. The whitepaper, "Resiliency and Business Continuity in the Cloud Era," outlines how to reduce risk by rethinking continuity through a multicloud lens. Download your copy to learn how to address dependency risks, design for failover, and ensure your security services can operate through disruptions. Reach out to Szymanski Consulting Inc for a personalized conversation on how to apply this strategy in your environment.
Importance of Cloud Resilience
As organizations increasingly rely on cloud-based services for critical operations, the risk of service disruptions grows. In 2025, 47% of all data breaches targeted cloud-based systems, highlighting the vulnerabilities associated with cloud dependencies. Effective cloud resilience planning is crucial to mitigate potential revenue loss, operational downtime, and damage to reputation that can arise from outages.
Impact of Cloud Service Outages
Cloud service outages can severely disrupt key cybersecurity functions. For instance, if authentication services are disrupted, users may be locked out or unauthorized access could occur. Additionally, critical tools like threat detection and response systems may fail, leaving networks vulnerable to attacks. This emphasizes the need for organizations to implement robust disaster recovery and business continuity strategies.
Regulatory Compliance and Cloud Security
Regulatory frameworks increasingly mandate that organizations implement robust cloud security continuity measures. For example, the GDPR requires data protection capabilities even during outages, while the DORA mandates resilience in ICT for financial institutions. Aligning cloud continuity strategies with these regulations is essential to avoid legal repercussions and financial penalties.
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