> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.monolithforensics.com/monolith/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.monolithforensics.com/monolith/deployment-and-security/cloud-security.md).

# Cloud Security

Monolith is designed to support organizations that need to protect sensitive case, evidence, and forensic information while maintaining practical access for their teams.

The **Cloud Security** section provides an overview of the security and authentication options available for Monolith-hosted environments.

### Security Overview

The **Security Overview** provides additional information about the controls and practices used to protect Monolith cloud environments and customer data.

Use this page when reviewing Monolith from an information security, compliance, procurement, or IT perspective.

See [**Security Overview**](/monolith/deployment-and-security/cloud-security/security-overview.md) for additional information.

### Authentication and Access

Monolith supports several authentication controls for accessing cloud environments.

Depending on your organization's configuration, users may authenticate using:

* Monolith account credentials
* Two-factor authentication
* Single sign-on through your organization's identity provider

See [**Login & 2FA**](/monolith/start-here/welcome-to-monolith/login-and-2fa.md) for information about standard Monolith authentication.

### Single Sign-On

Organizations can configure **Single Sign-On (SSO)** so users authenticate through their existing identity provider.

SSO can help organizations align Monolith access with existing identity, account management, and authentication policies.

Monolith and Relay can both support SSO, but their configurations are managed separately.

See [**Single Sign On (SSO)**](/monolith/deployment-and-security/cloud-security/single-sign-on-sso.md) for additional information.

### Network and Endpoint Information

Organizations with firewall, allowlisting, or other network requirements may need information about the Monolith services their users access.

See [**Monolith Endpoints**](/monolith/deployment-and-security/monolith-endpoints.md) for current endpoint and network reference information.

### Cloud and On-Premises Deployment

This section focuses on Monolith-hosted cloud environments.

Organizations that deploy Monolith within their own infrastructure should see [**On-Premises Deployments**](/monolith/deployment-and-security/on-premises-deployments.md) for deployment-specific guidance.

### Related Documentation

* [**Security Overview**](/monolith/deployment-and-security/cloud-security/security-overview.md)
* [**Single Sign On (SSO)**](/monolith/deployment-and-security/cloud-security/single-sign-on-sso.md)
* [**Login & 2FA**](/monolith/start-here/welcome-to-monolith/login-and-2fa.md)
* [**Monolith Endpoints**](/monolith/deployment-and-security/monolith-endpoints.md)
* [**On-Premises Deployments**](/monolith/deployment-and-security/on-premises-deployments.md)