Cloud Security Economics

Cloud Security Economics is a strategic guide designed for senior leaders and executives who need to translate cloud security decisions into financial and operational outcomes. This book exposes the hidden costs of cloud misconfigurations, identity gaps, over-permissioning, and poor architectural choices, offering concrete frameworks to quantify and mitigate risk. Through real-world scenarios, you will learn how sudden cloud bill spikes, poorly governed multi-cloud environments, and cloud breaches can impact both security and the bottom line. The book presents actionable strategies for aligning cloud security with FinOps practices, optimizing tooling portfolios, and preventing costly operational oversights. Key insights include: • Understanding the financial impact of security missteps in cloud environments. • Evaluating cloud tooling and service investments with an executive lens. • Translating technical cloud security metrics into CFO-friendly dashboards. • Implementing governance frameworks that balance security, performance, and cost. • Practical strategies for multi-cloud risk management and cost optimization. Whether you are a CIO, CFO, or business leader overseeing cloud initiatives, Cloud Security Economics equips you with the knowledge to make informed, financially sound decisions that protect your organization while maximizing cloud ROI.