Hybrid cloud (or mixed cloud) is a cloud computing solution that allows a business to manage workloads using both a public cloud service and a private cloud service.
Hybrid cloud combines the security, manageability, and scalability of a private cloud with the broad access, scalability, and cost advantages of a public cloud. This allows businesses to keep sensitive data and applications secure in a private environment while leveraging public cloud services to meet increasing workload demands.
For example, a business could store sensitive data in a private cloud service in a private data center, but use a public cloud service for specific workloads such as intensive data analysis or high-traffic periods. This way, the business can protect private data while providing scalability when needed for specific workloads.