We take your IT infrastructure securely to the cloud
The cloud offers many benefits: greater efficiency, new digital revenue streams, rapid business synergies, improved customer experiences and smarter ways of working. It is essential for companies to automate, innovate and digitise their business. But while many organisations are making the move, few are positioned to fully realise the extraordinary promise of the cloud. Why is this?
Cloud is the driving force powering digital transformation today. The pace of change enabled by the cloud is far faster than with other technologies. But when you move your IT infrastructure to the cloud, you are handing over some of your security and responsibility to a third party. You need a clear strategy for governance, security, data access and compliance. We help you build trust in your strategy and get the most out of your digital transformation by enabling you to secure your cloud environment and meet your regulatory and/or statutory compliance requirements.
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Cloud assurance is the process of ensuring that cloud-based systems and services are reliable, secure and compliant – and meet the needs of their users. Moving to the cloud changes the risk profile of an organisation, requiring them to reassess their environment to identify shifts in risks and define controls in response. It's not enough to rely on the cloud service provider to be solely responsible for controls. Any organisation consuming cloud services must consider how responsibilities are shared, based on the nature of the cloud services they consume, what risks are relevant to their environment and what residual risk needs to be addressed internally after considering the controls of the cloud service provider.
Aspects of cloud assurance include providing trust in the reliability, integrity, compliance, quality and effectiveness of controls of the cloud platforms and services used by an organisation.
"What if Cloud Assurance wasn't a constraint, but a key enabler to accelerate your transformation?"
Whatever the stage of your cloud transformation – from preparation to implementation to completion – and regardless of the cloud operating model you use, you are responsible for controlling the risks related to data handling, operations and identity and access management on the cloud. We can help you ensure your cloud solutions are secure and fit to operate in compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements. We deliver the trust you need concerning governance, compliance, security and resilience.
Getting assurance that cloud services are operating securely and in compliance with all statutory and regulatory requirements is essential to the successful use of cloud services
Our three levers for cloud security are:
Migrating your processes and data to the cloud presents many challenges. You need to look at the regulatory hurdles and ensure your provider is prepared. Statutory and regulatory requirements (e.g. ICS, Sarbanes-Oxley, GDPR ) need to be considered, as does the integration of legacy systems. Financial operations (FinOps) in the cloud require special attention to ensure your cloud spending aligns with your business objectives . Identifying and understanding the dependencies between all your application is key to identifying vulnerabilities and preventing disruptions in operations. Finally, new ways of working – strongly supported by the cloud – mean new security and operational requirements.
We assist you by:
Once you operate in a cloud environment, hundreds of configurations affect your security posture. Misconfiguration can have serious consequences for a company. But checking these configurations and ensuring their safety is often very complex. You also need effectiveness reviews of automated and regular cloud controls as well as licence audits for your FinOps.
We support you:
Moving to the cloud requires trust in the partner and platform hosting your solution – and puts third-party risks in the spotlight. Your partner may manage your data, but you are still responsible for any actions. You need to know. Has the provider installed the right level of controls and security? Do you have sufficient oversight of these controls? Is there a fit-for-purpose third-party risk management (TPRM) programme in place to protect your company's operations, brand and reputation?
We assist you by:
Our broader Cloud Services team helps you define your cloud strategy, assists your cloud transformation or delivers independent assurance of your cloud security.
Our international PwC network allows us to pool all our technical, legal and business expertise and resources. Tools such as the 'Industry Cloud' accelerate your business outcomes with pre-built solutions. Cloud migration and cloud security, as part of your IaaS, PaaS and SaaS implementation, are among our core competencies.
Alliances with technology leaders enable us to bring platform-specific capabilities to the table. Hyperscalers, such as AWS, Microsoft and Google, provide cloud services and access at a global level.
Our partners also have data centres in Switzerland. This allows you to use cloud services that are fully compliant with Swiss data protection laws, for example in banking, insurance and pharma, where the protection of particularly sensitive personal data is especially strict.
New business drivers, such as sustainability, resource and capability constraints, may also be driving you to look for integrated cloud solutions. We can help you save resources, meet sustainability goals and improve your environmental footprint.
Cloud adaptation allows you to reduce the complexity of your processes and operations, and to create and implement new business models.
We have established strategic partnerships with leading hyperscale cloud service providers to merge PwC's consulting, advisory, and assurance expertise with advanced cloud technology, empowering organisations to drive innovation, transformation, and growth. Together with our alliance partners we provide a wide range of services, including cloud strategy development, cloud migration, application modernisation, data analytics, cybersecurity, compliance, and assurance.
By leveraging advanced cloud capabilities such as artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and Internet of Things (IoT), we help clients transform their businesses and unlock new opportunities for growth. Our deep industry knowledge and business acumen complement our partners’ technical expertise, enabling clients to adopt cloud-based solutions that are tailored to their specific business needs.
We look forward to hearing from you to discuss your specific challenges and needs.
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