Cloud Security Services

Secure cloud adoption at the speed the business actually needs.

Cloud security services are managed technical controls, continuous monitoring, and governance programs that protect an organization's data, workloads, and identities across cloud platforms — including AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud, and Microsoft 365. Because cloud environments change constantly, effective security cannot rely on point-in-time reviews; it requires automated posture management, real-time threat detection, and enforced guardrails that move at the same pace as the infrastructure itself.

End-to-end cloud security across every major cloud platform. Advisory, implementation, managed monitoring, and incident response, designed to balance agility with risk mitigation. Compliance evidence, reduced exposure, and continuous posture visibility built into the operating model.

Cloud security across the full lifecycle.

Cloud adoption has moved past experimentation. Workloads are running at scale, multi-cloud is the operating reality for most enterprises, and the velocity of migration consistently outpaces the maturity of security controls. The result is a widening capability gap: environments grow faster than the team can govern them, configurations drift continuously, and posture visibility lags behind the rate of change.

Armour Cybersecurity's Cloud Security Services close that gap with a four-pillar operating model: advisory (posture assessment, governance, compliance readiness, third-party risk), implementation (CSPM, security guardrails, infrastructure hardening, DevSecOps integration), managed services (threat monitoring, vulnerability management, DLP, continuous compliance), and incident response (breach response, forensics, simulations, recovery planning). Engagements span single-cloud, multi-cloud, and hybrid environments, and the methodology is technology-agnostic across all major cloud platforms.

The methodology is grounded in zero trust and defense-in-depth principles, automation of security and compliance, clear separation of platform and application security ownership, and security baselines that hold up as the cloud estate scales. The goal is not a snapshot of compliance. It is a continuous operating model that keeps pace with how fast the environment changes.

4 Pillars
Advisory, Implementation, Managed Services, and Incident Response across the full cloud security lifecycle
Zero Trust
Defense-in-depth, least-privileged IAM, automated guardrails, and continuous posture monitoring as the operating model

Configuration drift vs. continuous posture control.

The difference between organizations that scale cloud securely and those that accumulate hidden exposure usually comes down to whether security can match the velocity of cloud change.

The Problem

Cloud growing faster than the controls protecting it.

New accounts spin up across business units. Configurations drift continuously. IAM permissions accumulate beyond least privilege. Storage buckets become misconfigured and stay that way for months. Developers ship faster than security can review. Compliance evidence is reconstructed manually before each audit. Nobody has a single view of posture across the multi-cloud estate. The first sign of a problem is a finding from an external party: a customer, a regulator, or a threat actor.

The Solution

Continuous monitoring, automated guardrails, and a security operating model that scales with the cloud.

A Cloud Security Posture Assessment establishes the baseline. CSPM deployment provides continuous visibility across the multi-cloud estate. Guardrails prevent risky configurations from being deployed in the first place. Infrastructure hardening, IAM governance, and DevSecOps integration embed security into the way the cloud operates. Managed threat monitoring covers the operational layer. Incident response is available when an event occurs. Posture is a continuous control surface, not a once-a-year project.

The shared responsibility line, platform by platform.

Every cloud provider secures the infrastructure; you remain responsible for identity, configuration, and data. Here is where that line falls across AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, and Microsoft 365 — and how the two main cloud security tool layers, CSPM and CWPP, differ.

PlatformProvider securesYou / Armour secure
AWSPhysical infrastructure, hypervisor, managed-service availabilityIAM policy, S3 permissions, security groups, CloudTrail config, workload hardening
Microsoft AzureData-centre hardware, fabric, platform availabilityEntra ID roles, NSG rules, Defender for Cloud config, key vault access, workload agents
Google CloudHardware, network fabric, GKE control planeIAM bindings, VPC firewall rules, Security Command Center, workload runtime controls
Microsoft 365Uptime, platform encryption at restConditional Access, Defender for Office 365, DLP policies, Secure Score remediation, privileged identity management

CSPM vs. CWPP: what each tool layer does

CapabilityCSPM (posture management)CWPP (workload protection)
Primary focusCloud configuration and compliance driftRuntime threat detection inside workloads
What it catchesMisconfigured buckets, open ports, excessive IAM roles, policy violationsMalware, memory exploits, unauthorized code execution, lateral movement
When it firesBefore a threat materializes (preventive)During active execution (detective / responsive)
Who needs itAny organization running cloud infrastructureOrganizations running containers, VMs, or serverless workloads

In 2026, CSPM and CWPP increasingly ship together as a unified Cloud-Native Application Protection Platform (CNAPP). Enterprise cloud security spend ranges widely — roughly $15,000 to $2M+ per year depending on platform mix, log volume, and coverage. Figures are market context; request a scoped quote for pricing specific to your environment.

What the program covers.

Nine integrated capabilities across the four service pillars, calibrated to the organization's cloud footprint, regulatory profile, and stage of cloud adoption.

01 / ADVISORY

Cloud Posture Assessment

Analysis of the current security state across the cloud estate, identifying risks, configuration drift, IAM exposure, data classification gaps, and the highest-impact remediation opportunities.

02 / GOVERNANCE

Cloud Governance & Strategy

Governance structures and strategic roadmaps for secure cloud operations, including role definitions across platform and application security teams, decision rights, and operating cadence.

03 / CSPM

Cloud Security Posture Management

CSPM deployment for continuous monitoring of cloud configurations, automated compliance checks against ISO 27001, SOC 2, HIPAA, PCI DSS, and real-time alerts on configuration drift and risk exposure.

04 / GUARDRAILS

Security Guardrails & Baselines

Preventative guardrails that enforce policy compliance and prevent risky configurations from being deployed. Security baselines and standards established across cloud services and platforms.

05 / HARDENING

Infrastructure Security Hardening

Cloud infrastructure hardening aligned with CIS Benchmarks and platform-specific guidance, covering identity, network, storage, compute, secrets management, and logging configuration.

06 / DEVSECOPS

DevSecOps Integration

Integration of security into the development lifecycle through SAST, SCA, container scanning, and infrastructure-as-code review, so vulnerabilities are surfaced before code reaches production.

07 / MONITORING

Managed Cloud Threat Monitoring

24/7 monitoring, detection, and response to cloud-specific threats, with continuous vulnerability management, regular scans, and remediation across the cloud estate.

08 / DLP & COMPLIANCE

Cloud DLP & Compliance Management

Data loss prevention to monitor, detect, and prevent unauthorized data transfer in the cloud. Continuous compliance monitoring across regulatory frameworks with audit-ready evidence generation.

09 / INCIDENT RESPONSE

Cloud Incident Response & Forensics

Breach response and in-depth forensic analysis for cloud incidents, incident simulations to prepare for events, risk assessment for recovery planning, and incident documentation for regulatory requirements.

Who this engagement serves.

Built for organizations that have moved past cloud experimentation and now need security operating models that scale with their cloud footprint, satisfy auditors, and demonstrate measurable posture improvement.

Cloud-First & Cloud-Native Organizations

Companies operating Kubernetes, container registries, and infrastructure-as-code at scale, with development velocity that consistently outpaces traditional security review cycles.

Multi-Cloud Enterprises

Organizations running workloads across multiple cloud providers who need consistent security operating models and unified posture visibility across the entire cloud estate.

Regulated Industries Migrating to Cloud

Finance, healthcare, legal, and government organizations under PIPEDA, HIPAA, PCI DSS, GDPR, SOC 2, or ISO 27001 obligations migrating sensitive workloads to cloud platforms.

CIOs, CTOs & CISOs Scaling Cloud Programs

Technology and security leaders accountable for cloud transformation outcomes who need an external partner to close the cloud security capability gap as adoption scales beyond the internal team's bandwidth.

A disciplined methodology across six phases.

The engagement runs through six structured phases that move from current-state visibility to a continuous, automated cloud security operating model. The phases sequence the work; ongoing managed services and incident response continue after the build phases close.

1

Cloud Posture Assessment

Comprehensive analysis of the current cloud security state across accounts, configurations, IAM, data classification, third-party services, and compliance gaps. Establishes the baseline and the prioritized remediation roadmap.

2

Governance & Strategy Design

Governance structures, roles and responsibilities across platform and application security teams, security review process, and the strategic roadmap that sequences the technical workstreams against business priorities.

3

Baselines, Guardrails & CSPM

Security baselines and standards established across cloud services. Guardrails deployed to prevent risky configurations. CSPM implemented for continuous monitoring with compliance benchmarks embedded into the pipeline.

4

Infrastructure Hardening & DevSecOps

Hardening of cloud infrastructure configurations against CIS Benchmarks and platform guidance. DevSecOps integration so security flows through the development lifecycle rather than running as a separate review.

5

Managed Operations & Monitoring

Transition to managed services for continuous threat monitoring, vulnerability management, DLP, and compliance monitoring, with periodic reporting and security operations integration for real-time alert response.

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Incident Response & Continuous Improvement

Cloud incident response readiness, periodic simulations to validate response capability, recovery plan testing, and continuous improvement cycles that update baselines, guardrails, and detection logic as the environment evolves.

What the organization walks away with.

Nine integrated deliverables that together form a working cloud security operating model. Every artifact is structured to support audit evidence, board reporting, and internal team execution.

DELIVERABLE 01

Cloud Security Posture Assessment Report

Comprehensive findings report mapped to cloud-specific frameworks covering current-state baseline, identified risks, configuration gaps, IAM exposure, and a prioritized remediation roadmap with budgetary guidance.

DELIVERABLE 02

Cloud Governance & Strategy Roadmap

Documented governance structure, roles and responsibilities, decision rights across platform and application security teams, and a strategic roadmap sequencing technical workstreams against business priorities.

DELIVERABLE 03

CSPM Implementation & Configuration

Deployed CSPM solution with compliance benchmarks embedded (ISO 27001, SOC 2, HIPAA, PCI DSS), real-time alerting on configuration drift, and integration into existing security operations workflows.

DELIVERABLE 04

Security Guardrails & Baseline Standards

Documented security baselines and standards across cloud services, with preventative guardrails deployed to enforce policy compliance and prevent risky configurations from being deployed in the first place.

DELIVERABLE 05

Infrastructure Hardening Configuration

Hardened configurations across identity, network, storage, compute, secrets, and logging aligned with CIS Benchmarks and platform-specific guidance for each cloud in scope.

DELIVERABLE 06

DevSecOps Integration Pack

CI/CD security tool configurations covering SAST, SCA, container scanning, and infrastructure-as-code review, integrated into the development lifecycle with tuned thresholds and runbooks.

DELIVERABLE 07

Managed Cloud Threat Monitoring Service

Ongoing managed monitoring of cloud-specific threats, vulnerability management with regular scans, DLP coverage, and compliance monitoring with monthly reporting cadence and immediate notifications for critical events.

DELIVERABLE 08

Third-Party & Compliance Risk Reporting

Periodic reporting on third-party cloud provider risk, compliance posture across regulatory frameworks, and audit-ready evidence packages generated automatically and structured for direct review.

DELIVERABLE 09

Cloud Incident Response Playbook

Cloud-specific incident response playbook with simulations, recovery planning, forensic readiness, and incident documentation templates structured to support regulatory requirements and insurance claim evidence.

The numbers behind the work.

Founded by military intelligence veterans with senior advisors from PwC, KPMG, Deloitte, EY, and Mandiant. The track record reflects the discipline.

260+

Clients Served

Organizations across finance, healthcare, technology, energy, legal, and government trust Armour Cybersecurity to protect what matters.

97%

Client Retention Rate

Long-term engagements built on consistent quality, predictable delivery, and consulting relationships that compound in value over time.

52+

Industries · Worldwide Reach

Cross-sector experience spanning every major regulated industry, with operations supporting clients across North America, Latin America, and beyond.

80+

Cybersecurity Technology Solutions

A vetted catalogue of technology partnerships and proprietary methods deployed in support of cloud security posture management, threat monitoring, and incident response.

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Frequently asked questions.

Common questions from CIOs, CTOs, CISOs, and cloud architects evaluating a Cloud Security engagement.

What is cloud security, and what does a cloud security service do?
Cloud security is the set of policies, controls, and technical measures that protect data, workloads, and user identities running in cloud environments — including public clouds like AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud, and SaaS platforms like Microsoft 365. A managed cloud security service operationalizes those controls on an organization's behalf: assessing the current configuration posture, deploying automated monitoring tools such as CSPM, enforcing access governance across IAM and Entra ID, integrating security checks into DevOps pipelines, and providing 24/7 threat detection and incident response. The result is continuous security coverage that scales with the cloud environment rather than requiring manual review every time the infrastructure changes.
Which cloud platforms do you support?
All major hyperscalers: Microsoft Azure, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Google Cloud Platform (GCP), and Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI). Engagements are designed to support single-cloud, multi-cloud, and hybrid environments. Tool selection (CSPM, IAM governance, monitoring) prioritizes platforms that work across multiple providers so security operating models are consistent regardless of where workloads run.
What does the shared responsibility model mean for my security obligations?
Every major cloud provider — AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud, and Microsoft 365 — operates under a shared responsibility model: the provider secures the underlying infrastructure (hardware, hypervisors, network fabric, physical data centres), while the customer is responsible for everything built and configured on top of it. That includes identity and access management, network controls, data classification, workload configuration, and application security. For Microsoft 365 specifically, Microsoft manages platform uptime and encryption at rest, but Conditional Access policies, Defender for Office 365 configuration, DLP rules, and privileged identity controls are entirely the tenant's responsibility. A cloud security engagement maps that line for each platform you use and puts controls in place on the customer side of it.
How is this different from a vCISO or general security strategy engagement?
A vCISO covers the full security program. Cloud Security Services are specifically scoped to the cloud attack surface and operating model: posture assessment, CSPM deployment, guardrails, IAM governance, DevSecOps integration, cloud-specific monitoring, and incident response. The two engagements run together cleanly. Many organizations engage a vCISO for the broader program while Cloud Security Services handle the technical depth of cloud-specific controls.
What is CSPM and why does it matter?
Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) continuously monitors cloud configurations for misconfigurations, compliance violations, excessive permissions, exposed data, and security drift. Cloud environments change constantly, and manual configuration review cannot keep pace. CSPM provides automated visibility, real-time alerts on configuration changes, and continuous compliance monitoring against frameworks like ISO 27001, SOC 2, HIPAA, and PCI DSS, so security posture stays current as the environment evolves.
How long does an engagement take?
A Cloud Security Posture Assessment typically runs four to six weeks. CSPM deployment, guardrails, and baseline hardening for a single cloud account run six to twelve weeks depending on complexity. Multi-cloud or large enterprise estates scale proportionally. Managed services are ongoing engagements with monthly reporting cadence. Incident response is available 24/7 for retainer clients and on emergency activation for organizations under active attack.
Which frameworks and compliance standards do you align with?
ISO 27001 and ISO 27017 (cloud-specific), SOC 2, NIST Cybersecurity Framework, NIST SP 800-53, CIS Benchmarks for cloud platforms, PCI DSS, HIPAA, GDPR, and PIPEDA. Compliance benchmarks are embedded into the CSPM and continuous monitoring pipeline so evidence is generated automatically and structured for direct auditor review.
Do you offer managed services or only project-based engagements?
Both. Project-based engagements (assessment, CSPM deployment, hardening, governance design) deliver discrete outcomes on defined timelines. Managed services (threat monitoring, vulnerability management, DLP, compliance monitoring) provide ongoing operational coverage. Many organizations start with an assessment, move into a CSPM implementation, and then transition the operational layer into managed services so the internal team can focus on engineering rather than monitoring.
How much do cloud security services cost?
Enterprise cloud security deployments typically range from about $15,000 to $2M+ per year depending on platform mix, log volume, and coverage scope. Native tooling such as Microsoft Defender for Cloud or AWS Security Hub runs roughly $10,000 to $500,000 annually at enterprise scale, while purpose-built platforms such as Prisma Cloud or CrowdStrike Falcon scale from $50,000 to $2M+. Log ingestion alone can add $0.50 to $3 per GB. Armour scopes each engagement to your cloud footprint and coverage needs — contact us for a quote specific to your environment.
What happens if we have a cloud security incident during the engagement?
Cloud Incident Response is one of the four core service pillars. The team provides breach response, forensic analysis, incident reporting for regulatory requirements, and risk assessment for recovery planning. Retainer clients receive a guaranteed response time. Non-retainer organizations under active attack can engage emergency response. The same team responsible for posture assessment and CSPM is responsible for incident response, so chain of custody and context are preserved.

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