Cloud environments are now the common foundation of most IT and app deployments, and the extended use of public cloud infrastructure means that many companies rely on shared systems to manage their data, applications, and computing resources.

While public cloud computing is a cost-effective way to support these kinds of deployments, it also adds several issues related to security and compliance, and it’s up to CSPs and their customers to work together to maintain security.

This article explores the shared responsibility model, how responsibilities differ across service types, and best practices to ensure security and compliance in cloud environments.