As Hybrid Environments Extend the IT Perimeter, Security Challenges Grow

In years past, security was an obstacle for organizations looking to migrate workloads to the cloud. But as cloud providers have improved their security posture, they have transformed security from a sticking point to a selling point. At the CDW Core-to-Cloud SummIT in Las Vegas, we spoke with industry leaders and IT experts about how organizations can better secure their hybrid cloud environments. 

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Moosa Matariyeh, Manager, Cloud Platform Solutions, CDW

Maxx Lobo, Senior Vice President, Platform and Cloud Services, IAC Publishing

Matt Axtell, Principal Cloud Client Executive, CDW

Ellen Kirby, Manager of Technical Operations/Senior Enterprise Architect, Bradley Arant Boult Cummings

• Unlike some other IT operations, redundancy is a beneficial factor in security. 
• Solutions such as multifactor authentication and encryption are essential for hybrid cloud security. 
• Security personnel must be empowered to carry out their responsibilities without interference from lines of business.