The recent shift to remote working has increased the reliance on cloud applications and services. Implementing cloud computing without proper planning and security analysis can result in operational complexities and cyber risks. Engaging offshore cloud consulting services providers can help businesses overcome misconfigurations, reduce complexities, and lower operational expenses. Consultants use different governance models to combat cloud sprawl, including centralized, federated, and distributed models. They also take steps to educate leaders about the security model of cloud providers, patch consistently, monitor and maintain inventory, enhance data accessibility with analytics, and close legacy resources and fortify APIs.
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Role of Cloud Consulting ServicesOvercoming Cloud Sprawl with Different Governance ModelsAdditional Steps Followed by Consultants to Alleviate Sprawl and MisconfigurationsClosing ThoughtsSort: