--- title: "What are the best practices for securing cloud infrastructure in 2025?" description: "What are the best practices for securing cloud infrastructure in 2025?" author: "Helen Grace" published: 2025-09-25 updated: 2025-10-15 canonical: https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/115817/what-are-the-best-practices-for-securing-cloud-infrastructure-in-2025 category: "it company and department" tags: ["it companies"] reading_time: 3 minutes --- # What are the best practices for securing cloud infrastructure in 2025? ## Answers ### Answer by user In 2025, securing cloud infrastructure requires a layered approach that combines [technology](https://www.mindstick.com/articles/43990/4-reasons-why-startups-should-invest-in-good-technology), processes, and culture. Some [best practices](https://www.mindstick.com/articles/337208/best-practices-for-structuring-html-forms) include: **1. Identity and Access [Management](https://www.mindstick.com/articles/23350/how-to-choose-a-project-management-platform-for-your-business) (IAM):** Enforce strong [authentication](https://www.mindstick.com/articles/324836/how-to-use-authentication-in-asp-dot-net-core-mvc) (MFA, passwordless options where possible). Follow the principle of least privilege with role-based access controls. Regularly audit and rotate credentials, API keys, and service accounts. **2. [Encryption](https://www.mindstick.com/articles/44101/encryption-101-a-broad-overview) Everywhere:** Ensure all data is encrypted at rest and in transit with customer-managed keys (CMKs). Use hardware security modules (HSMs) or cloud-native KMS for key management. Consider confidential computing for sensitive workloads. Tunnel Rush Game **3. Network [Segmentation](https://www.mindstick.com/blog/304889/segmentation-strategies-for-effective-email-marketing) and Zero Trust:** Apply micro-segmentation and private endpoints to reduce attack surfaces. Use Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) instead of traditional VPNs. Continuously verify device health, user identity, and context before granting access. ## 4. Continuous Monitoring and Threat Detection: Deploy cloud-native security tools (AWS GuardDuty, Azure Defender, Google Security Command Center). Set up real-time alerts, anomaly detection, and automated incident response. Regular penetration testing and red-teaming. ## 5. Compliance and Governance: Automate policy enforcement with [Infrastructure as Code](https://www.mindstick.com/blog/304985/how-does-devops-bridge-the-gap-between-development-and-operations-teams-like-git) (IaC) scanners. Use CSPM ([Cloud Security](https://www.mindstick.com/articles/188359/cloud-security-key-factors-threats-solutions) Posture Management) to detect misconfigurations. Stay aligned with evolving standards (ISO 27001:2022, NIST 800-207 for Zero Trust). ## 6. Shared Responsibility Mindset: Train teams to understand the division of responsibility between the provider and customer. Implement DevSecOps practices so that security is integrated into CI/CD pipelines. 👉 The most effective [strategies](https://www.mindstick.com/articles/85697/most-important-onboarding-strategies-for-office-employees) often depend on context, but Zero Trust adoption and automated compliance checks have proven to be game changers in many organizations I’ve worked with. ### Answer by Helen Grace In 2025, securing cloud infrastructure requires a layered approach that combines technology, processes, and culture. Some best practices include: ## 1. Identity and Access Management (IAM): Enforce strong authentication (MFA, passwordless options where possible). Follow the principle of least privilege with role-based access controls. Regularly audit and rotate credentials, API keys, and service accounts. **2. Encryption Everywhere:** **Tunnel Rush Game** Ensure all data is encrypted at rest and in transit with customer-managed keys (CMKs). Use hardware security modules (HSMs) or cloud-native KMS for key management. Consider confidential computing for sensitive workloads. Tunnel Rush Game ## 3. Network Segmentation and Zero Trust: Apply micro-segmentation and private endpoints to reduce attack surfaces. Use Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) instead of traditional VPNs. Continuously verify device health, user identity, and context before granting access. ## 4. Continuous Monitoring and Threat Detection: Deploy cloud-native security tools (AWS GuardDuty, Azure Defender, Google Security Command Center). 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