A proactive, secure, and strategic approach to cloud migration and why assessing is your first step.
Migrating to the cloud isn’t just a trendy IT move; it’s a strategic necessity. But without the right assessment and security strategy, cloud migration can expose your organization to unexpected risks and inefficiencies.
At Solis, we specialize in guiding organizations through the full lifecycle of Cloud Migration; from initial cloud readiness assessments to full-scale deployment and long-term security oversight. If you’ve read our earlier post "Stars Obscured by Clouds: Migrating to the Cloud", you already know why cloud adoption is crucial. Today, we’re digging deeper into how the process works, its benefits, and why Solis is uniquely equipped to help your organization.
What Is Cloud Migration?
Cloud migration is the process of moving digital assets, data, applications, and IT processes from on-premises infrastructure to cloud environments such as:
· Amazon Web Services (AWS)
· Microsoft Azure
· Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
Cloud Migration is not a one-size-fits-all process. Migration strategies range from simple “lift-and-shift” moves to full-scale re-platforming or re-factoring, depending on your business needs.
The Cloud Migration Process: Step by Step
Cloud Readiness Assessment
Before you move a single file, you need to know what you’re moving and why. A comprehensive assessment identifies risks, costs, and dependencies.
Strategy Development
Solis helps you choose the migration approach that best suits your operational needs:
· Lift-and-Shift
· Re-Platforming
· Re-Factoring
· Hybrid Solutions
Migration Execution
Using automated tools and cloud-native security measures, we ensure minimal downtime and maximum efficiency.
Post-Migration Security & Optimization
Our job doesn’t end once your data lands in the cloud. We monitor, optimize, and secure your cloud environment long-term.
Key Benefits of Cloud Migration
Scalability
Scale your operations up or down quickly without large capital investments.
Cost Efficiency
Pay for what you use, when you use it.
Enhanced Security
With the right configuration and oversight, cloud environments can be more secure than traditional IT setups.
Business Continuity
Cloud services offer built-in redundancy and disaster recovery options.
Why Solis for Your Cloud Migration?
Security-First Approach
Unlike many IT service providers, Solis places cybersecurity at the core of every cloud migration project. Our solutions include agent-based monitoring, vulnerability oversight, and managed detection and response (MDR).
Assessment Expertise
Our proprietary Cloud Readiness Assessment ensures you don’t move blind. It helps you map assets, assess risks, and develop a smart migration strategy.
End-to-End Support
From strategy to execution and post-migration monitoring, we handle every step, so your team can focus on growing the business.
Don’t Skip the Assessment
One of the biggest mistakes organizations make is rushing into cloud migration without a readiness assessment. We cover this in detail in "Stars Obscured by Clouds: Migrating to the Cloud", but it bears repeating:
You can’t secure what you don’t know you have.
That’s why our Cloud Readiness Assessment is the perfect first step.
References
“Cloud Migration - Amazon Web Services.” AWS, https://aws.amazon.com/migrate-modernize-build/cloud-migration/. Accessed 11 July 2025.
Solis Security. “Stars Obscured by Clouds: Migrating to the Cloud.” Solis Insights, https://www.solissecurity.com/en-us/insights/stars-obscured-by-clouds-migrating-to-the-cloud/. Accessed July 11, 2025.
Google Cloud. “Migration to Google Cloud: Getting Started.” https://cloud.google.com/solutions/migration. Accessed July 11, 2025.
National Institute of Standards and Technology. “Security and Privacy Controls for Information Systems and Organizations.” NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5. https://csrc.nist.gov/publications/detail/sp/800-53/rev-5/final. Accessed July 11, 2025.
About Solis
Solis delivers best-in-class managed cyber security services and cyber incident response. Combining state-of-the-art technology with unparalleled cyber threat intelligence, our award-winning team of cyber security experts have more than 21 years’ experience protecting SMBs from devastating cyber attacks.
With offices in the United States, United Kingdom and Australia, Solis handles thousands of cyber events each year and is trusted by customers in 90+ countries around the world. Learn more at www.solissecurity.com
