Implement comprehensive cloud security across AWS, Azure, and GCP with IAM, encryption, network security, compliance, and threat detection.

Cloud Security Configuration Table of Contents [Overview]( overview) [When to Use]( when to use) [Quick Start]( quick start) [Reference Guides]( reference guides) [Best Practices]( best practices) Overview Cloud security requires comprehensive strategies spanning identity management, encryption, network controls, compliance, and threat detection. Implement defense in depth with multiple layers of protection and continuous monitoring. When to Use Protecting sensitive data in cloud Compliance with regulations (GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS) Implementing zero trust security Securing multi cloud environments Threat detection and response Identity and access management Network isolation and segmentation Encryption and key management Quick Start Minimal working example: Reference Guides Detailed implementations in the references/ directory: Guide Contents [AWS Security Configuration](references/aws security configuration.md) AWS Security Configuration [Terraform Security Configuration](references/terraform security configuration.md) Terraform Security Configuration [Azure Security Configuration](references/azure security configuration.md) Azure Security Configuration [GCP Security Configuration](references/gcp security configuration.md) GCP Security Configuration Best Practices ✅ DO Implement least privilege access Enable MFA everywhere Use service accounts for applications Encrypt data at rest and in transit Enable comprehensive logging Implement network segmentation Use secrets management Enable threat detection Regular security assessments Keep systems patched ❌ DON'T Use root/default credentials Store secrets in code Over permissive security groups Disable encryption Ignore logs and monitoring Share credentials Skip compliance requirements Trust unverified data sources

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