Cloud Risk Assessment Checklist

Use this Cloud Risk Assessment Checklist to evaluate potential risks associated with cloud services by inspecting policies, security, operations, etc.

Cloud Risk Assessment Checklist



Directory Services

1. Are directory services used to manage user access and permissions?


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2. Are directory services regularly reviewed and updated?


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3. Are access controls in place to restrict access to sensitive data and systems?


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Data Loss Prevention And Backup Policies

1. Which of the data is sensitive and needs to be protected?


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2. Is sensitive data encrypted at rest?


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3. Is there a backup policy in place to ensure that data can be restored in the event of a disaster?


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4. Are backups stored securely and offsite?


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Security Operations

1. Are security alerts monitored and investigated promptly?


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2. Are security incidents reported and escalated appropriately?


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3. Is there a process for conducting security incident response and remediation?


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Encryption

1. Is data encrypted at rest using industry-standard encryption algorithms?


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2. Is data encrypted in transit to prevent interception and tampering?


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3. Is there a process for managing encryption keys?


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Monitoring

1. Are security events and logs monitored to detect and investigate potential security incidents?


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2. Are compliance audits performed regularly to ensure that the cloud environment meets industry and regulatory standards?


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3. Is there a process for reviewing and updating security controls based on changes in the threat landscape?


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Policies And Procedures

1. Do the policies address the following: Access control and authentication Data protection and encryption Incident response and disaster recovery Auditing and logging Monitoring and reporting Compliance with relevant regulations and standards


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Controlling Access

1. Is access to the cloud environment restricted to authorized personnel only?


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2. Is two-factor authentication (2FA) enabled for all user accounts?


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3. Are strong passwords enforced?


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4. Are user accounts regularly reviewed and deactivated when necessary?


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5. Is there a process for granting temporary access and revoking access when it is no longer needed?


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6. Is access to sensitive data restricted based on job roles and responsibilities?


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7. Are third-party vendors granted access only when necessary and under a strict set of controls?


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Network Security

1. Are there firewalls in place to protect the cloud environment?


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2. Is traffic encrypted to protect data in transit?


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3. Are intrusion detection and prevention systems (IDPS) used to detect and prevent attacks?


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4. Are virtual private networks (VPNs) used to secure remote access?


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5. Is network segmentation used to isolate sensitive data and systems from the rest of the network?


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