Companies are increasingly turning to cloud-based solutions to manage growing volumes of data. But without data governance programs in place, organizations that use multiple cloud storage platforms risk putting their data in danger.

Still, experts say there is no reason to not utilize multiple cloud providers—they just need to have the right processes in place. From having mature governance and compliance programs, to doing their due diligence, experts share best practices for organizations to keep their cloud data safe.

1. Have a Mature Information and Data Governance Program