Secure Cloud Migration Playbook

Target Audience

• Cloud Architects
• Security Teams
• Project Managers
• IT Directors
• Compliance Officers
• DevOps Engineers

Prerequisites

• Basic cloud computing knowledge
• Understanding of security principles
• Familiarity with compliance requirements
• Project management experience
• Access to security assessment tools

Pre-Migration Security Assessment

Comprehensive evaluation of current security posture and cloud readiness assessment.

• Current state security inventory and analysis
• Data classification and sensitivity mapping
• Compliance requirements identification
• Risk assessment and threat modeling
• Security control gap analysis
• Cloud provider security evaluation

Security Controls Implementation

Design and implementation of cloud-native security controls and protections.

• Identity and access management (IAM) setup
• Network security and segmentation
• Data encryption at rest and in transit
• Logging and monitoring implementation
• Backup and disaster recovery planning
• Incident response procedures

Compliance and Governance

Ensuring regulatory compliance and establishing governance frameworks.

• Regulatory compliance mapping (SOX, HIPAA, GDPR)
• Cloud governance framework establishment
• Policy development and documentation
• Audit trail and evidence collection
• Compliance monitoring and reporting
• Third-party risk management

Risk Management Throughout Migration

Continuous risk assessment and mitigation strategies during migration phases.

• Migration risk assessment framework
• Security testing and validation procedures
• Change management and approval processes
• Rollback and contingency planning
• Performance and security monitoring
• Post-migration security optimization

• Current state security assessment and documentation
• Cloud security requirements definition
• Migration strategy and security architecture design
• Risk assessment and mitigation planning
• Team training and skill development planning

• Cloud environment provisioning with security baselines
• Core security services implementation (IAM, VPC, etc.)
• Logging and monitoring infrastructure setup
• Encryption and key management implementation
• Policy and governance framework establishment

• Low-risk workload migration with security validation
• Security control testing and refinement
• Incident response procedure validation
• Performance and security monitoring validation
• Process documentation and knowledge transfer

• Phased migration of critical workloads
• Continuous security monitoring and optimization
• Compliance validation and documentation
• User training and change management
• Regular security reviews and adjustments

• Security posture assessment and optimization
• Cost optimization with security considerations
• Final compliance validation and certification
• Knowledge transfer to operations teams
• Continuous improvement process establishment

Assessment Templates

• Current State Security Assessment
• Cloud Readiness Evaluation
• Risk Assessment Matrix
• Compliance Requirements Checklist
• Data Classification Template
• Threat Modeling Worksheet

Implementation Guides

• IAM Setup and Configuration Guide
• Network Security Configuration
• Encryption Implementation Guide
• Monitoring Setup Instructions
• Backup and DR Procedures
• Incident Response Playbooks

Governance Documents

• Cloud Security Policy Template
• Change Management Procedures
• Access Control Policy
• Data Retention Policy
• Vendor Management Framework
• Audit and Compliance Procedures

Monitoring and Reporting

• Security Dashboard Templates
• KPI and Metrics Framework
• Compliance Reporting Templates
• Incident Response Reports
• Risk Register Template
• Executive Summary Reports

Identity and Access Management

• Implement principle of least privilege from day one
• Use multi-factor authentication for all cloud access
• Establish role-based access controls (RBAC)
• Regular access reviews and certification processes
• Automated provisioning and deprovisioning workflows

Data Protection

• Encrypt all data at rest and in transit
• Implement proper key management and rotation
• Classify data based on sensitivity and compliance requirements
• Establish data loss prevention (DLP) controls
• Regular backup testing and recovery validation

Network Security

• Implement network segmentation and micro-segmentation
• Use web application firewalls (WAF) for public applications
• Establish secure connectivity (VPN, Direct Connect)
• Monitor network traffic and implement intrusion detection
• Regular security testing and vulnerability assessments

Monitoring and Compliance

• Centralized logging and security information management
• Real-time security monitoring and alerting
• Automated compliance checking and reporting
• Regular security assessments and penetration testing
• Incident response automation and orchestration