3 Cloud providers are in the security business
You care about security, but it is not your business. While security is one of your many concerns, it is one of the highest priorities for cloud providers. To stay in business, and remain competitive, cloud providers must deliver the highest possible level of security for their customers. For example, Google Cloud offers “secure-by-design infrastructure” with built-in protection and encryption by default.1
Azure helps identify threats “by analyzing vast sources including 18 billion Bing web pages, 400 billion emails, 1 billion Windows device updates, and 450 billion monthly authentications using machine learning, behavioral analytics, and application-based intelligence as part of the Microsoft Intelligent Security Graph.”2
Cloud providers must also meet the highest standards, including independent, internationally-recognized certifications and audits of security people, processes, and technologies through a range of rigorous programs. For example, AWS regularly achieves third-party validation for thousands of global compliance requirements. Most organizations do not have the time, resources, or budget to meet this level of security assurance.3