Major cloud platform providers have established robust security measures at the infrastructure level, leading to increased trust among IT executives in hosting mission-critical workloads in the cloud. However, for regulated industries or those handling sensitive data, additional security layers may be necessary. The shared responsibility model delineates security responsibilities between cloud providers and customers, yet there are nuances and varying interpretations. Despite its importance, awareness of this model remains low among cybersecurity and IT professionals, potentially leading to misconceptions about default cloud security levels.

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