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Add multi-cloud security to your infosec program
When using multiple cloud service providers, it's critical to consider your enterprise's cloud scope and the specifics of each cloud service to maintain security.
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Why CASB tools are crucial to your cloud security
CASB tools have gained traction as cloud security becomes more important. Among other features, a cloud security access broker helps companies pinpoint shadow IT.
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Modern cloud patch management best practices
Patch management for cloud creates new challenges than traditional in-house programs. Expert Dave Shackleford presents patch management best practices for providers and consumers alike.
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The secret to performing AWS vulnerability scans
Cloud vulnerability management can be complicated. Learn how to perform AWS vulnerability scans under the shared responsibility model.
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Everything you need to know about multi-cloud security
Make multi-cloud security a reality in your organization with these tips and strategies from industry experts as you implement more cloud platforms.
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McAfee Database Security brings cloud security to AWS
With its latest release, McAfee intends to improve Amazon RDS security and prevent cyberattacks with its new McAfee Database Security suite of cloud security products.
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The new cloud security: Preparing for modern threats
Recent research shows the number of cloud security incidents are growing. Here are the biggest contributors to the complicated cloud threat landscape facing modern enterprises.
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How to write a cloud security policy
Enterprises new to the cloud can write new security policies from scratch, but others with broad cloud usage may need an update. Consider these policy writing best practices.
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Are VMs or containers more secure?
Security professionals make technology decisions every day. Learn about the important security properties of VMs vs. containers and how they affect an organization's security posture.
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Curb security blast radius with multi-account cloud access
Explore how the security blast radius concept, which has admins evaluating how to assess and limit the damage of a threat, can be applied to cloud identity and access management.
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How to evaluate cloud service providers
Many cloud providers are tight-lipped about internal security control details. Learn how to evaluate cloud security providers with certifications and third-party assessments.
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Why CASB tools are crucial to your cloud security
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Modern cloud patch management best practices
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Ensuring your public cloud data is secure
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The new cloud security: Preparing for modern threats
Recent research shows the number of cloud security incidents are growing. Here are the biggest contributors to the complicated cloud threat landscape facing modern enterprises.
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CSA report: Complexity grows, but skills gap remains
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Best practices for cloud security monitoring
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Cloud security immaturity? It's on you
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The secret to performing AWS vulnerability scans
Cloud vulnerability management can be complicated. Learn how to perform AWS vulnerability scans under the shared responsibility model.
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How to improve security when using multiple CSPs
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Everything you need to know about multi-cloud security
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The top cloud security certifications for 2019
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Cloud Security Basics
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Add multi-cloud security to your infosec program
When using multiple cloud service providers, it's critical to consider your enterprise's cloud scope and the specifics of each cloud service to maintain security.
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Cloud containers: What are they, and how do they work?
Containers in cloud computing have evolved from a security buzzword. Deployment of the technology is an essential element of IT infrastructure protection.
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Curb security blast radius with multi-account cloud access
Explore how the security blast radius concept, which has admins evaluating how to assess and limit the damage of a threat, can be applied to cloud identity and access management.
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AWS exposure includes 1 TB of Attunity backups
UpGuard security researchers found publicly exposed Amazon S3 buckets from data management firm Attunity, which included company credentials and data from enterprise clients.
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Cloud Patch Management and Cloud Configuration Management
AWS re:Inforce addresses accidental data exposures
AWS re:Inforce, the cloud provider's inaugural security conference, addressed the problems of misconfigurations and data exposures with new tools, like Control Tower.
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Threat Stack adds application security monitoring to platform
Threat Stack Application Security Monitoring will bring security, visibility and protection to cloud-based architecture and applications, according to the vendor.
SearchCloudSecurity Definitions
- cloud access security broker (CASB)
- software-defined perimeter (SDP)
- hypervisor security
- clickwrap agreement (clickthrough agreement)
- SSAE 16
- CAIQ (Consensus Assessments Initiative Questionnaire)
- virtual firewall
- Cloud Security Alliance (CSA)