GuidePoint Security’s white paper, The Five Phases of Cloud Security Architecture, highlights the importance of a strong foundation in defining an effective cloud security strategy. The approach depends on how an organization defines the cloud and the chosen operational model—such as CI/CD, lift-and-shift, IaaS, PaaS, or SaaS—to build and manage the environment. Just like constructing a building that must endure extreme weather by following essential steps, cloud security must follow a phased methodology to ensure resilience and scalability. These five phases include establishing the foundation, securing the perimeter, protecting data, ensuring visibility, and implementing cloud-native security controls.

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