The term "cloud exposure" describes the degree of risk a person or organization takes while storing data or using cloud-based services, including cloud computing or storage. This risk may result from several variables, such as lax security precautions, insufficient access controls, or configuration errors that leave sensitive information and applications open to theft or unauthorized access. Shared responsibility models, in which the user and cloud provider share responsibility for the security of cloud-based services, can also lead to cloud exposure. People and organizations should put strong security measures in place, such as multi-factor authentication, encryption, and access controls, and routinely monitor their cloud-based services for any vulnerabilities or misconfigurations to reduce their exposure to the cloud.

ThreatNG's recommendations for mitigating potential vulnerabilities in cloud-based services and applications might assist enterprises in managing their exposure to the cloud. This solution allows for the tracking and long-term monitoring of changes to all publicly available digital assets, including cloud-based services and applications. By detecting potential security risks, including vulnerabilities, lax access restrictions, and misconfigurations, digital risk assessments can help prioritize security activities.