Cloud Governance Challenges and Solutions

This whitepaper discusses the complexities of data security and governance in cloud environments, particularly focusing on the limitations of DIY cloud governance solutions. It outlines the challenges organizations face when relying on native access controls provided by cloud vendors such as AWS, Google BigQuery, and Azure. The document details specific issues like over-permissioning risks associated with IAM roles in AWS environments, where users with access to a bucket can view all objects within it, leading to potential exposure of sensitive data. It also highlights the operational challenges of managing security across hybrid and multi-cloud infrastructures. The whitepaper emphasizes the need for a unified data security platform to address these governance and compliance needs effectively. Additionally, it presents solutions offered by Privacera, including centralized access management and attribute-based access control, which aim to streamline security measures and reduce the complexity of managing multiple IAM roles and buckets.