Description: Escalation Policies in the context of Zero Trust in cloud computing are structured procedures that define how an organization should handle and escalate security issues or incidents. These policies are essential to ensure that any detected threat or vulnerability is addressed efficiently and promptly. In a Zero Trust environment, where it is assumed that no entity, whether internal or external, is trusted by default, escalation policies become a critical component of risk management. These policies establish response levels, roles, and responsibilities of security teams, as well as necessary communication protocols to escalate an incident to the appropriate parties. Additionally, they include specific criteria that determine when an issue should be escalated, ensuring that appropriate measures are taken before a potentially harmful situation becomes a crisis. Implementing these policies not only enhances incident response capabilities but also fosters a proactive security culture within the organization, where all employees are aware of their role in protecting digital assets.
