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Last updated on Feb 13, 2025
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You're optimizing cloud resource utilization. How can you ensure security while maximizing efficiency?

Optimizing cloud resources requires a delicate balance between efficiency and security. To master this equilibrium, consider the following:

- Implement robust access controls to ensure only authorized personnel can modify cloud resources.

- Regularly audit your cloud infrastructure for vulnerabilities and apply timely patches.

- Utilize encryption for data at rest and in transit to protect sensitive information.

How do you maintain this balance in your cloud environment? Feel free to share your strategies.

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Last updated on Feb 13, 2025
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You're optimizing cloud resource utilization. How can you ensure security while maximizing efficiency?

Optimizing cloud resources requires a delicate balance between efficiency and security. To master this equilibrium, consider the following:

- Implement robust access controls to ensure only authorized personnel can modify cloud resources.

- Regularly audit your cloud infrastructure for vulnerabilities and apply timely patches.

- Utilize encryption for data at rest and in transit to protect sensitive information.

How do you maintain this balance in your cloud environment? Feel free to share your strategies.

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    Ed Soltani

    Transforming Businesses with Cloud Computing and Application Modernisation

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    To optimise cloud resources whilst maintaining security, implement auto-scaling based on actual usage patterns with appropriate minimum and maximum limits. Right-size resources through regular utilisation analysis and removal of idle instances. Deploy robust network security using security groups, ACLs and network segmentation, whilst enforcing strict identity controls through RBAC, temporary credentials and MFA. Protect data via encryption, regular backups and proper classification, and maintain continuous monitoring with detailed logging and automated compliance checks. The key is selecting security controls that don't hamper performance, such as using native encryption services rather than resource-heavy custom solutions.

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    Venkata Potturu

    Cloud Transformation & Pre-Sales Leader | Professional Services Expert | Partner Success Strategist at Concierto.cloud

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    - Use encryption for data at rest and in transit to protect sensitive information. - Leverage automated security policies and monitoring to detect and mitigate threats in real time. - Optimize resource allocation with least privilege principles to prevent over-provisioning and unauthorized access.

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    Henrique Eduardo Souza

    Microsoft MVP | Architect Manager | Co-Autor | People Encourager | PCD | Autor da Saga de Thor |

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    Para revisitar esse tema de otimização de recursos em nuvem exige equilíbrio entre eficiência e segurança. Algumas práticas essenciais: Menor Privilégio – Restrinja acessos com RBAC e revise permissões. Monitoramento e Automação – Use observabilidade (Azure Monitor, AWS CloudWatch) e IaC (Terraform, Bicep) para controle e segurança. Escalabilidade Inteligente – Configure autoscaling para evitar desperdícios. Segurança por Design – Aplique MFA, criptografia e segmentação de rede. Gestão de Custos (FinOps) – Analise e otimize gastos com Azure Cost Management ou AWS Cost Explorer. A chave é automatizar, proteger e escalar com eficiência.

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    Mahmoud Rabie

    ☁️ Multi-Cloud/🦾 AI/🛡️ Security Solutions Architect and Consultant | M.Sc in Computer Engineering | 🥇𝙁𝙞𝙧𝙨𝙩 𝙋𝙡𝙖𝙘𝙚🥇 at Next GenAI Hackathon | GCP | OCI | Azure | ♠️ Oracle ACE Pro | AWS Community Builder

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    "A well-optimized cloud is both powerful and protected." Balancing efficiency and security in cloud optimization requires a strategic approach. Here’s how I ensure both: 🔐 Enforce strict access controls – Use Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) and Zero Trust principles to prevent unauthorized modifications while maintaining agility. 🛠 Automate audits and patching – Regular vulnerability assessments and automated patching ensure security without slowing down operations. 🔒 Implement end-to-end encryption – Encrypt data at rest, in transit, and during processing to secure sensitive workloads without impacting performance. #cloudcomputing #cloudsecurity #cloudoptimization #digitaltransformation #favikon

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    Malcolm Gill

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    Security and efficiency in cloud resource utilization require a balance of AI-driven automation, robust access controls, and continuous monitoring. Implement least privilege access, encrypt data at rest and in transit, and use AI to detect anomalies in real time. Optimize workloads with auto-scaling and predictive analytics while enforcing compliance through policy-based governance. By integrating AI with security frameworks, you ensure resilient, adaptive cloud operations without sacrificing performance.

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