Cloud security misconfigurations: risks, case studies, and infrastructure as code solutions with terraform

Abstract

Cloud misconfigurations are among the leading causes of security incidents in contemporary infrastructures. This article examines how misconfigurations in access controls and encryption will affect cloud security. Case studies are discussed to bring out the challenges that come with managing complex environments. The paper also discusses how Infrastructure as Code tools, including Terraform, may be leveraged to enforce robust access control and encryption policies, thus minimizing human error and enhancing security.