Whether you run workloads in the cloud, on-premises or in a hybrid environment, responsibility for security, compliance and sustainability is always shared. Problems usually arise not because nobody is responsible, but because everyone assumes someone else is.
A clear shared responsibility model sets out exactly who looks after each part of the stack, from physical hardware and data centres through to operating systems, applications and data.
What Shared Responsibility Covers
Providers and suppliers are typically responsible for the physical infrastructure, hardware reliability and the security of the platforms they deliver.
Customers remain responsible for their data, user access, configuration and how services are used day to day.
Misconfiguration, not hardware failure, is behind many of today’s security incidents. Clarity on who owns what is the best defence.
Extending the Model to Sustainability
The same thinking applies to sustainability. Suppliers can provide efficient, refurbished and responsibly recycled hardware, while customers decide how long it stays in service and how it is disposed of. When both sides play their part, the environmental impact of IT falls dramatically.
Our team can help you document responsibilities across your hardware lifecycle, from procurement to certified disposal.
