As we approach 2025, financial institutions across the EU face the challenge of complying with the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA), which is set to take effect on the 17th of January. DORA is focused on strengthening cybersecurity and operational resilience across financial ecosystems, with the consequences for non-compliance ranging from regulatory fines to reputational damage and an increased risk of cyberattacks.

As threats increase, ranging from data breaches to ransomware attacks, the stakes for organisations to protect their digital assets are higher. However, despite its critical role in protecting organisations from threats, cybersecurity is frequently viewed as an operational cost-a defensive measure to ensure systems run safely but one that does not directly contribute to generating revenue or driving financial growth.

In the rapidly expanding world of cloud computing, organizations are increasingly adopting multi-cloud and hybrid cloud strategies to leverage the benefits of flexibility, scalability, and cost-efficiency. However, these complex environments also introduce unique security challenges that must be addressed to protect sensitive data and maintain business continuity. This article explores the essential cloud security tactics that businesses can employ to secure their complex cloud environments effectively.