With hybrid cloud, the direction enterprises in Asia are taking, issues around security rise above the discussion as organisations mix and match on-premises, public and private IT operations in a bid to find the sweet spot for their computing needs.

On another topic, an Accenture study revealed a direct correlation between high performance and becoming what we call a “data-driven enterprise”—a company that can use the cloud as a catalyst for maximizing the value of data and treating it as an asset differentiated by its completeness and quality.

In this PodChats for FutureCIO, we speak to Sriram Narayanan, Principal Consultant for Security with Thoughtworks Southeast Asia, on his views around securing the cloud of a data-driven enterprise

Sriram, welcome to PodChats for FutureCIO.

1.       What are some of the biggest security mistakes businesses make that expose and exacerbate the vulnerabilities of the cloud, especially amidst the migration from on-premise to hybrid cloud?

2.       What strategies can businesses employ to ensure that the data in the cloud is accessible across different departments to drive organisational efficiencies, but kept thoroughly out of reach of unauthorised personnel?

3.       What other data-driven solutions should businesses invest in to ensure a sustainable, but secure, data-driven enterprise?