Your Cloud Data Migration Security Checklist—Before, During, and After

Migrating to the cloud brings flexibility, scalability, and cost savings—but without a secure migration plan, organizations risk data breaches, compliance violations, and business disruption. This article outlines a step-by-step approach to ensure your cloud data migration is both secure and successful. The process begins with a thorough data assessment. Identifying sensitive data such as PII, financial records, or intellectual property helps determine security priorities and compliance requirements like GDPR or HIPAA. Data encryption is critical—both in transit and at rest—using secure channels like TLS or VPNs along with provider or end-to-end encryption mechanisms. Access your WAFR Assessment here@ https://teleglobals.com/cloud-infrastructure-assessment Choosing a trusted cloud provider with strong compliance certifications (e.g., ISO 27001, SOC 2) is essential. Equally important is understanding the shared responsibility model, where both the provider and custome...