CIS Benchmarks: Enhancing Security Configurations in Multi-Cloud Infrastructures

• Author(s): Guruprasad Govindappa Venkatesha ; Anand Singh
• Paper ID: 1706503
• Page: 1076-1107
• Published Date: 26-12-2024
• Published In: Iconic Research And Engineering Journals
• Publisher: IRE Journals
• e-ISSN: 2456-8880
• Volume/Issue: Volume 8 Issue 5 November-2024

Abstract

As organizations increasingly migrate to multi-cloud environments, ensuring the security and compliance of their infrastructure becomes a paramount concern. Multi-cloud infrastructures often involve the use of diverse cloud services from different providers, making the management of security configurations complex. The Cloud Infrastructure Security (CIS) Benchmarks offer a set of best practices for securing cloud environments, which can significantly enhance the security posture of multi-cloud infrastructures. This paper explores the role of CIS Benchmarks in improving security configurations across multi-cloud platforms. It discusses how organizations can leverage CIS Benchmarks to standardize security practices, mitigate vulnerabilities, and ensure compliance with industry regulations. By implementing these benchmarks, organizations can systematically assess and align their cloud security practices with industry standards, providing a robust defense against cyber threats. Additionally, the paper examines the challenges faced by businesses when applying these benchmarks to multi-cloud environments, such as the need for tailored solutions and the integration of diverse security tools. The paper also highlights the benefits of using automated tools to enforce security configurations based on CIS standards, ensuring consistency and reducing human error. Ultimately, the adoption of CIS Benchmarks in multi-cloud infrastructures can significantly improve security governance, reduce risk, and enhance the overall security posture of organizations operating in dynamic and complex cloud environments. This work aims to provide insights into the practical application of CIS Benchmarks and offer guidance for organizations striving to enhance the security of their multi-cloud infrastructures.

Keywords

CIS Benchmarks, multi-cloud infrastructure, cloud security, security configurations, compliance, vulnerability mitigation, automated security tools, cloud governance, cybersecurity best practices, cloud providers, security standards, risk management.

Citations

IRE Journals:
Guruprasad Govindappa Venkatesha , Anand Singh "CIS Benchmarks: Enhancing Security Configurations in Multi-Cloud Infrastructures" Iconic Research And Engineering Journals Volume 8 Issue 5 2024 Page 1076-1107

IEEE:
Guruprasad Govindappa Venkatesha , Anand Singh "CIS Benchmarks: Enhancing Security Configurations in Multi-Cloud Infrastructures" Iconic Research And Engineering Journals, 8(5)