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However, as more and more organizations move critical workloads to the public cloud, the potential for attackers to steal data, intellectual property or computing resources also rises. Below is a brief breakdown of three considerations for securing public cloud workloads. [Download the white paper](http://go.paloaltonetworks.com/top10publiccloud) to view the detailed list of all 10 top considerations. 1. **Embrace the shared security model** : The infrastructure is secured by the cloud service provider, but users are responsible for securing their own applications and ![Cloudworkflows](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Cloudworkflows.png)data as it resides in the cloud. With this in mind, security practices must be implemented to secure workloads in the cloud as well as prevent loss of data and IP, just as if the workloads were on-premise. 2. **Engage with business groups and DevOps early**: Security teams and respective business groups, such as DevOps, should work collectively -- particularly during initial stages of public cloud projects -- to ensure all development needs are met while still maintaining a healthy security posture. 3. **Know your potential exposure**: Monitor public cloud usage, ensure proper configuration of the environment, enforce two-factor authentication, and properly lock down Secure Shell (SSH) access to gain visibility and minimize potential exposure through "shadow IT." Read the full list of our [Top 10 Considerations for Securing Public Cloud Workloads](http://go.paloaltonetworks.com/top10publiccloud). *** ** * ** *** ## Related Blogs ### [Cloud Computing](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/category/cloud-computing-2/?ts=markdown), [Partners](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/category/partners/?ts=markdown) [#### Are You Google Cloud Ready?](https://www2.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/2018/08/google-cloud-ready/) ### [Cloud Computing](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/category/cloud-computing-2/?ts=markdown), [Products and Services](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/category/products-and-services/?ts=markdown) [#### Panorama Is Now Available On Public Cloud](https://www2.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/2018/05/panorama-now-available-public-cloud/) ### [Cloud Computing](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/category/cloud-computing-2/?ts=markdown), [Products and Services](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/category/products-and-services/?ts=markdown) [#### Automating Cloud Security with Ansible and Palo Alto Networks](https://www2.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/2018/04/automating-cloud-security-ansible-palo-alto-networks/) ### [Unkategorisiert](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/category/unkategorisiert/?lang=ja&ts=markdown) [#### Die 10 wichtigsten Maßnahmen zur Sicherung von Workloads in Public Clouds](https://www2.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/2018/03/die-10-wichtigsten-massnahmen-zur-sicherung-von-workloads-public-clouds/?lang=de) ### [Cloud Computing](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/category/cloud-computing-2/?ts=markdown), [Firewall](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/category/firewall/?ts=markdown), [Products and Services](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/category/products-and-services/?ts=markdown) [#### Terraform Provider for PAN-OS Now Available](https://www2.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/2018/02/terraform-provider-pan-os-now-available/) ### [Cloud Computing](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/category/cloud-computing-2/?ts=markdown), [Points of View](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/category/points-of-view/?ts=markdown), [Predictions](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/category/predictions/?ts=markdown) [#### 2018 Predictions \& Recommendations: The Year We Reject "Good Enough" Security in the Cloud](https://www2.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/2018/01/2018-predictions-recommendations-year-reject-good-enough-security-cloud/) ### Subscribe to the Blog! 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