Security isn’t just a setting. It’s a strategy.
Let’s be honest: hybrid cloud is the future.
But that doesn’t mean it’s easy.
For many Australian businesses, the move to hybrid cloud came less from a grand strategy and more from necessity, with legacy systems on-prem, SaaS in the cloud, and the creeping sprawl of workloads across environments.
Now, IT leaders are being asked to do the impossible:
Right!?
And to accomplish all of this while navigating a threat landscape that doesn’t care where your data lives, only that it’s vulnerable.
That’s where this guide comes in.
We’re not here to scare you with threat stats (though yes, they’re brutal).
We’re here to give you a clear, practical security framework, built on real-world insights, not vendor pitch decks.
And we’ll show you how Amaze, as a sovereign, secure, Aussie-owned cloud partner, can play a powerful role in your hybrid strategy.
Let’s quickly define it:
A hybrid cloud is a computing environment that combines on-premises infrastructure (or private cloud) with public cloud services. It gives you flexibility, control, and scalability.
But it also creates more complexity, especially around security, compliance, and visibility.
It’s like running two (or more) IT worlds at once and trying to secure the border.
Why is securing a hybrid environment so challenging?
Here’s what’s happening on the ground:
But there’s good news: Hybrid cloud doesn’t have to be a security liability.
With the right practices, and the right partners, it can be your strongest architecture yet.
Here’s a top level look at a security playbook, built for Australian businesses navigating hybrid complexity, regulatory obligations, and performance pressures.
Zero Trust isn’t a buzzword, it’s a mindset.
“Never trust, always verify.”
Every user, device, and service must prove who they are and what they need access to, every time.
How to implement in hybrid environments:
Where Amaze helps:
Our private cloud can integrate with enterprise IAM platforms and supports federated identity protocols like SAML and OpenID Connect, so your Zero Trust policy is enforceable, not theoretical.
Without a single pane of glass, hybrid environments become blind spots.
You need real-time visibility into:
Best Practice Tools:
Amaze's approach:
We can offer integrated logging and monitoring APIs across our OpenStack environment and support third-party SIEM integrations, which gives you full-stack visibility across your hybrid architecture.
Encryption isn’t optional anymore. It’s foundational.
Why it matters:
Even with encryption, if your keys are managed offshore or by third-party cloud vendors, your data may still be exposed.
How Amaze protects you:
We offer sovereign key management on our Australian-hosted infrastructure, with full control remaining in your hands. No hidden access. No offshore dependencies.
Inconsistent configurations are a leading cause of breaches.
Adopt Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) and use policy-as-code to enforce consistent, secure setups across environments.
Tools to consider:
Amaze’s platform support:
Our OpenStack cloud integrates seamlessly with IaC tools, allowing you to version-control configurations and enforce security policies by default, not by hope.
Your hybrid cloud isn’t just about apps, it’s about the network glue connecting them.
Make sure you:
With Amaze:
We provide secure, high-availability interconnects to your on-prem environment, backed by Aussie-hosted networking, so no traffic leaves jurisdiction unless you want it to.
Amaze helps here, too:
We partner with clients for hybrid security simulations, including simulated cloud misconfigurations, insider threat exercises, and access audits.
For Australian businesses, it's not just about being secure, it's about being compliant.
Where is your data stored?
Who has access to your backups?
Is your DR site offshore without you knowing it?
Amaze’s difference:
In today’s environment, your security posture is your business posture.
Every new cloud tool, integration, or deployment adds complexity, but it also offers an opportunity: to build security in from the start, with the right architecture, the right visibility, and the right partner.
We’re not a hyperscaler. We’re a local partner with a secure, OpenStack-based private cloud that integrates seamlessly with your on-prem and public cloud environments, without sacrificing sovereignty, control, or compliance.
Whether you're building from scratch or modernising legacy infrastructure, we'll help you secure your hybrid cloud with confidence.
