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Strengthen Cloud Access Security with a Sovereign Brokerage Model

29.06.2025

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Thomas Demoor

CTO Impossible Cloud

29.06.2025

29.06.2025

11

Minutes

Thomas Demoor

CTO Impossible Cloud

Enterprises now demand total control over their cloud data, but complex regulations and vendor lock-in create significant risk. A new approach to cloud access security broker solutions is required, one rooted in European data sovereignty. Discover a practical, enterprise-ready EU alternative that delivers compliance without compromise.

The topic briefly and concisely

True cloud access security in 2025 is defined by data sovereignty, requiring EU-based solutions that guarantee data residency and eliminate exposure to foreign laws like the CLOUD Act.

Immutable storage with S3 Object Lock is a non-negotiable defense against ransomware, providing a tamper-proof recovery point that aligns with GDPR's data availability requirements.

A predictable cost model with zero egress or API fees is critical for MSPs and enterprises, enabling stable margins and eliminating the surprise bills common with hyperscale providers.

In 2025, the conversation around cloud access security broker solutions has fundamentally shifted from perimeter defense to data-centric control. With 84% of European organizations prioritizing sovereign cloud solutions, the focus is now on ensuring data resides exclusively within EU jurisdiction, safe from foreign legal exposure like the CLOUD Act. This strategic shift requires solutions that are sovereign by design, offering granular access controls, guaranteed data residency, and predictable costs. Impossible Cloud provides an S3-compatible object storage platform built in certified European data centers, delivering a practical framework for digital sovereignty, ransomware resilience, and regulatory readiness for enterprises and MSPs.

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Establish Digital Sovereignty with EU-Centric Controls

A majority of EU decision-makers now demand European solutions for critical infrastructure, with 87% integrating geopolitical factors into their IT investment decisions. True cloud access security involves guaranteeing data remains under EU law. Our platform operates exclusively in certified European data centers, providing country-level geofencing to enforce strict GDPR data residency. This architecture ensures your data is shielded from foreign jurisdictional overreach, a concern for 72% of SMEs. We deliver EU legal certainty by design, not as an afterthought. This foundation of sovereignty is the first step in building a resilient security posture for 2025.

Implement Granular Access and Identity Management

Effective cloud security hinges on precise control over who can access data and when. Our solution provides identity-based IAM with granular, role-driven policies and multi-factor authentication (MFA) to secure every interaction. We support integration with external Identity Providers via SAML/OIDC, enabling time-bounded access and presigned URLs for temporary permissions. A recent German ruling resulted in a €14.5 million fine for a company that failed to implement proper data access and deletion mechanisms. Our first-class console UX simplifies role assignment and permissions management for over 1,000 users. These controls are essential for mapping security policies to complex organizational structures, as detailed in our security overview.

Achieve Ransomware Resilience with Immutable Storage

Ransomware attacks are projected to cause over $30 billion in damages globally in 2025, making proactive defense a top priority. Our platform includes Immutable Storage with S3 Object Lock, a critical defense mechanism. This feature makes data unchangeable for a defined period, rendering it impervious to malicious encryption or deletion by attackers. Under GDPR Article 32, organizations must have the ability to restore data availability promptly after an incident. Immutable backups provide a guaranteed, tamper-proof recovery point for 100% of your critical data. This approach is a core component of modern ransomware protection strategies.

An effective immutable backup strategy includes these four steps:

  • Activate S3 Object Lock on your backup buckets to prevent overwrites or deletions.

  • Set appropriate retention periods that align with both business continuity needs and regulatory requirements like GDPR.

  • Regularly test your restore procedures from immutable copies to validate data integrity and recovery times of under 15 minutes.

  • Combine immutability with a zero-trust architecture, enforcing strict access controls on all backup management operations.

This layered defense ensures your last line of defense remains secure, even if primary systems are compromised.

Ensure Interoperability and Prevent Vendor Lock-In

Many enterprises feel trapped by complex pricing and proprietary APIs, with over 50% citing vendor lock-in as a top obstacle to public cloud adoption. Our platform is built on the universal S3 API, ensuring 100% compatibility with your existing applications, scripts, and backup tools. This open standard protects your past investments and eliminates the need for costly code rewrites during migration. Full S3 compatibility is a key enabler for multi-cloud strategies, reducing risk and preserving your negotiation power. Seamlessly migrate petabytes of data without altering a single line of code. This commitment to open standards is crucial for a flexible, long-term S3 API ransomware protection strategy.

Prepare for 2025 EU Data Regulations Today

The European regulatory landscape is evolving, with two key directives impacting cloud strategy in 2025. The EU Data Act, effective September 2025, mandates data portability and interoperability by design to prevent lock-in. Our S3-compatible architecture directly supports these exit-path requirements. The NIS-2 Directive requires entities to secure their supply chains and implement robust risk management, a process we support through our transparent, EU-only operations. Our platform is engineered to meet these future compliance demands from day one. Proactive alignment with these regulations provides a significant competitive advantage and strengthens your overall compliance posture.

Deliver Predictable Margins for MSPs and Channel Partners

For our partners, financial predictability is paramount. Our commercial model is designed for stable, defensible margins with zero egress fees, no API call costs, and no minimum storage durations. This transparency eliminates the surprise costs that erode profitability by up to 40% with other providers. Our partner-ready console offers multi-tenant management with RBAC and MFA, full automation via API/CLI, and streamlined reporting for fast onboarding. Recent distribution agreements with api in Germany and Northamber plc in the UK expand local access for hundreds of resellers. This ecosystem is built to support MSP data sovereignty solutions.

Key benefits for our partners include:

  1. Predictable by Design: Zero hidden fees ensures you can build reliable quotes and protect your margins on every deal.

  2. Fast Onboarding: Get your clients' backup and archive solutions running in under one hour with our out-of-the-box integrations.

  3. Multi-Tenant Console: Securely manage hundreds of customers from a single interface with granular, role-based access controls.

  4. Automation-Ready: Leverage a full-featured API and CLI to integrate our storage into your existing management and billing systems.

This partner-centric approach simplifies operations and accelerates your time-to-revenue.

Simplify Operations with an 'Always-Hot' Architecture

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<p>Complex storage tiering often creates hidden operational costs and delays, with restore times that can exceed 24 hours. Our 'Always-Hot' object storage model ensures all data is immediately accessible without tier-restore delays or fees. This architecture eliminates fragile lifecycle policies that can fail during urgent recovery scenarios, a critical factor for business continuity. <strong>This model reduces operational complexity by over 50% compared to tiered systems.</strong> An always-accessible model strengthens your ability to conduct audits and keeps third-party tools stable, a core tenet of our <a href="/partner/secure-object-storage-with-gdpr-compliance">secure object storage</a> philosophy. This approach provides the performance and predictability needed for modern workloads.</p>


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FAQ

Is your platform fully compatible with the S3 API?

Yes, we offer full S3 API compatibility. This allows you to use your existing applications, scripts, SDKs, and tools without any code rewrites, ensuring a seamless migration and integration experience. It protects your current investments and prevents vendor lock-in.



How do you ensure my data stays within the EU?

Our platform is sovereign by design. We operate exclusively in certified European data centers and provide country-level geofencing capabilities. This guarantees your data is stored and processed strictly within your chosen EU region, ensuring compliance with GDPR and shielding it from foreign laws like the U.S. CLOUD Act.



What makes your pricing model predictable?

Our pricing is transparent and predictable because we have eliminated common hidden costs. We charge zero egress fees, zero API call costs, and have no minimum storage durations. You pay only for the storage you use, which allows for precise budgeting and provides stable, defensible margins for our MSP partners.



Can I use your storage for my Veeam or NovaBackup backups?

Absolutely. Our platform has out-of-the-box integrations with leading backup providers, including Veeam and NovaBackup. The full S3 API compatibility and support for features like Immutable Storage (Object Lock) make it an ideal, secure, and compliant target for your backup and disaster recovery workflows.



What is 'Always-Hot' storage?

Our 'Always-Hot' storage architecture means all your data is always immediately accessible without any delays or extra fees for retrieval. Unlike complex tiered models that move data to 'cold' or 'archive' layers, our approach simplifies operations, ensures predictable performance for restores, and eliminates surprise costs.



How do you support MSPs and channel partners?

We are partner-ready with a multi-tenant management console, full automation via API/CLI, and detailed reporting. Our predictable pricing model with no egress fees allows partners to build services with stable margins. We also provide fast onboarding and have a growing distribution network, including api in Germany and Northamber plc in the UK.



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