Why Cloud Resource Consistency is Paramount to Effective Governance

Why Cloud Resource Consistency is Paramount to Effective Governance

In the previous blog post (part 6 of the cloud governance series), we discussed cloud access governance. In this blog, we talk about the fifth pillar of OSCAR Governance framework which is Cloud Resource Governance. Resource consistency is one of the fundamental steps to consider for cloud governance. It is important to organize cloud assets…

Govern Access Based on Principle of Least Privileges

Govern Cloud Access Based on Principle of Least Privileges

In the previous blog post (part 5 of the cloud governance series), we discussed cloud cost governance. In this blog, we discuss the fourth pillar OSCAR Governance framework – Cloud Access Governance. Controlling and regularly reviewing who has access to what is not just an enterprise security mandate. It is a critical compliance necessity. Sarbanes-Oxley…

How to use Infrastructure as Code to achieve DevOps at scale

How to Use Infrastructure as Code to Achieve DevOps at Scale

Infrastructure and environments are needed by development organizations to support their own build and release process. An IT practice like Infrastructure as Code (IaC) allows you to codify and manage underlying IT infrastructure as software to enable developers or operations (DevOps) teams to automatically manage, monitor and provision resources, rather than manually configuring discrete hardware…

The Antidote to Unpredictable Cloud Costs is Real Governance

The Antidote to Unpredictable Cloud Cost is Real Governance

In the previous blog post (part 4 of the cloud governance series), we discussed cloud security governance. In this blog, we discuss the third pillar of OSCAR Governance framework – Cloud Cost Governance. A widely pervasive myth about the cloud is that it always saves money. Most organizations enthusiastically begin their cloud journey with a…

Conquering Cloud Security Challenges through Governance

Conquering Cloud Security Challenges through Governance

In the previous blog post (part 3 of the Cloud Governance series), we discussed Cloud Operations governance. In this article, we discuss the second pillar of our OSCAR Governance framework – Cloud Security. In our customer conversations, we often hear that the most significant security challenges CISOs face are: Rapid migration to the cloud resulting…

To Accomplish Effective Cloud Operations, You Need Real Governance

To Accomplish Effective Cloud Operations, You Need Real Governance

In the previous blog post – part 2 of the cloud governance series – we introduced the OSCAR Cloud Governance Model. We also discussed about an important component of cloud governance i.e. Cloud Visibility. In this blog, we will talk about the first pillar of our OSCAR Governance framework which is ‘Cloud Operations’ and how…

OSCAR - A Unique and Comprehensive Cloud Governance Model

OSCAR – A Unique and Comprehensive Cloud Governance Model

Enterprises are increasingly using various cloud platforms, each geared at providing differentiated value. Irrespective of the cloud platform, there are common pillars and principles that guide enterprises in defining, building, and enforcing cloud guardrails for efficient governance. Cloud Operations, Security, Cost, Access, and Resource consistency form the core pillars of cloud governance. We call this…

Abstracted Cloud Compliance Controls - AC3

Assure 100% Cloud Compliance with Abstracted Cloud Compliance Controls (AC3) Framework

Do not treat Compliance as a tactical check-box exercise. Instead, approach it as a strategic imperative to unlock a critical competitive advantage. To make it a reality you need to leverage automation that not only assures compliance but also reduces the cost of staying continuously compliant. CoreStack empowers Compliance and Security teams with a solution…

Emergence of Cloud Governance 1 of 7 Cloud Governance Series

Emergence of Cloud Governance

Even after 14 years since the inception of Cloud, Infrastructure & operations (I&O) leaders still struggle to find a balance between agility and cost-control, security & compliance needs. In this 7-part blog series, we aim to resolve this cloud conundrum by detailing the challenges, the need for real governance, and the best practices. We begin…

CoreStack Achieves AWS Cloud Management Tools Competency Status

CoreStack Achieves AWS Cloud Management Tools Competency Status

Designation demonstrates CoreStack’s ability to deliver continuous and autonomous AWS cloud management and governance at scale for customers Feb 3, 2021, BELLEVUE, WA. – CoreStack, a global multi-cloud governance provider, announced today that it has achieved Amazon Web Services (AWS) Cloud Management Tools Competency status. This designation recognizes that CoreStack assists AWS customers in provisioning…

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Explore Real Cloud Governance from CoreStack at the NASSCOM Product Enclave 2021

Visit CoreStack, winner of the prestigious NASSCOM Emerge 50 – League of 10 award for 2021, at the NASSCOM Product Enclave-2021 to explore how we can help you rapidly achieve autonomous and continuous cloud governance at scale. ‘Reimagine NEXT’ is the theme for the 17th edition of Product Conclave which is organized virtually this year. Set…

Iron Pillar, a venture growth investor backing companies, announced a $4M investment in CoreStack

Iron Pillar Invests $4M In CoreStack

Iron Pillar, a venture growth investor backing companies built from India, today announced a $4M investment in CoreStack, the leading cloud governance and compliance SaaS startup based in Seattle with development in Chennai. Iron Pillar Fund II is targeting growth stage cloud software companies. CoreStack announced its $8.5 million Series A in March, 2020 led…