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In a modern cloud environment, not every user is a human being. While your employees use usernames and passwords to log in, your software systems use service accounts  to talk to each other. These are non-human identities designed to perform automated tasks, such as moving data between folders, generating weekly reports, or updating website content. Because these accounts work in the background without needing a lunch break or a holiday, they are often overlooked. However, th

Cloud security has moved from a nice‑to‑have setting to a baseline requirement. Clients expect it. Insurers expect it. Regulators expect it. In 2026, encryption, identity controls and automated threat detection are no longer add‑ons. They sit at the heart of every credible cloud platform. This guide explains why that shift happened, what “built‑in” should include, and how any UK business can apply it without heavy jargon or disruption. Why is built‑in cloud security now expec