Consulting with stakeholders is crucial for ensuring that the cloud security strategy aligns with the overall business objectives and needs. Stakeholders - such as business leaders, IT teams, legal, and compliance officers - bring unique perspectives on what the cloud strategy needs to accomplish, from security to compliance, scalability, and performance. By involving stakeholders, organizations can ensure that the security strategy supports business goals, addresses various concerns, and is comprehensive.
Simplifying the cloud platform selection process is a potential benefit but not the primary reason for consulting stakeholders. Selecting the right cloud platform is part of the broader strategy. Reducing the overall cost of cloud services is not necessarily the outcome of involving stakeholders, although cost considerations may be part of the discussion. Ensuring compliance with technical standards only is too narrow; stakeholders help ensure compliance with both technical and business requirements.