Cloud Security Assessment Checklist

1. Governance & Compliance
Assessment Item Check Notes
Cloud provider compliance certifications reviewed
Cloud data jurisdictions identified
Security policies aligned with organization standards
2. Identity & Access Management
Assessment Item Check Notes
Multi-factor authentication enabled
Role-based access controls configured
Inactive accounts removed/disabled
3. Data Security
Assessment Item Check Notes
Data encryption at rest
Data encryption in transit
Data backup and recovery implemented
4. Network Security
Assessment Item Check Notes
Firewall and security group configuration reviewed
Virtual private cloud (VPC) implemented
Network segmentation controls
5. Monitoring & Incident Response
Assessment Item Check Notes
Centralized logging enabled
Alerting and monitoring in place
Incident response procedure defined
6. Other Considerations
Assessment Item Check Notes
Disaster recovery plan tested
Third-party integrations security reviewed
Ongoing training and awareness