Introduction

Organizations migrating to the cloud require robust disaster recovery and business continuity strategies due to scalability, operational efficiency, and dependencies on cloud service providers. Cloud service disruptions underscore the need for resilient cloud security planning. Organizations should consider regulatory requirements, continuity strategies, and best practices for security controls during disruptions. Implementing a multicloud approach enhances stability and responsiveness.

Cloud Service Outages and Cybersecurity Risks

The shift to cloud-based services is nearly universal, with businesses leveraging cloud platforms for computing, storage, and security operations. From endpoint protection to SIEM, many organizations have offloaded critical security functions to cloud providers such as Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud. However, this dependency creates a significant risk: when CSPs experience downtime, security operations can be severely affected.