Cloud server security requires different approaches than traditional hosting. Understanding security alternatives helps you protect cloud infrastructure effectively.
Cloud security challenges
- Shared responsibility – Provider and customer roles
- Multi-tenancy – Isolation between users
- API security – Secure API access
- Data encryption – At rest and in transit
Security alternatives
1. Provider-managed security
Hosting provider handles:
- Infrastructure security
- DDoS protection
- Physical security
- Network security
2. Customer-managed security
You manage:
- Application security
- Access control
- Data encryption
- Compliance
3. Hybrid approach
Combination of both:
- Provider handles infrastructure
- You handle application layer
- Shared responsibility model
Security tools
- WAF – Web Application Firewall
- IDS/IPS – Intrusion detection/prevention
- Encryption – Data protection
- Access control – IAM systems
iServerGo cloud security
iServerGo's cloud hosting on hong kong hosting, us web hosting, and eu web hosting includes:
- Infrastructure security – Provider-managed
- DDoS protection – Attack mitigation
- SSL certificates – Free encryption
- Expert support – Security guidance
Our cloud hosting provides robust security while giving you control over application-level security.
Need cloud security help? Contact our team for security configuration assistance.
Alex, Senior SRE is a hosting infrastructure specialist with years of experience managing mission-critical workloads. This article reflects real-world expertise in Security and is regularly updated to ensure accuracy.
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