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Shadow admin accounts put cloud users at risk

Having shadow admins in the cloud means unauthorized users can access everything a legitimate administrator can. Expert Ed Moyle explains how this works and how to stop it.

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What to know about Kubernetes in Docker

Docker's Kubernetes implementation provides enterprises with container orchestration options. Expert Rob Shapland discusses what this move means for cloud security.

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How deception techniques can improve cloud security

Fidelis Cybersecurity introduced a cloud security platform with active cyber deception features. Expert Dave Shackleford discusses how active deception techniques can work in the cloud.

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Weight Watchers exposure allegedly didn't leak personal data

Security researchers discovered an unsecured Kubernetes console leading to a Weight Watchers exposure, but, allegedly, no personal data was leaked as a result of the issue.

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In this free guide, security experts Dave Shackleford, Rob Shapland and Rich Mogull dive into how cloud computing makes incident response more complex and how to respond to modern threats on the cloud.

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Wouldn't it be nice if every application were 100% cloud-ready? Unfortunately, that's often not the case, which can lead to security risks down the line if not properly addressed.
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How cloud attacks use cryptomining software

As the value of bitcoin has risen over the last year, so has the prevalence of cloud cryptojacking attacks. Expert Rob Shapland explains how enterprises can prevent these attacks.
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Shadow admin accounts put cloud users at risk

Having shadow admins in the cloud means unauthorized users can access everything a legitimate administrator can. Expert Ed Moyle explains how this works and how to stop it.
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Are container image repositories safe?

As container use rises, so does the use of container image repositories. Expert Dave Shackleford discusses the risks associated with them and how they compare to other registries.
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Use the PacketBeat tool to sniff traffic to Docker containers

Docker containers can help secure cloud applications, but malicious traffic can still move to and from those containers on a network. Dejan Lukan explains how to use Packetbeat to monitor such threats.
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CCSP Domain 3: Maintaining a secure cloud infrastructure

Review the essential components of a secure cloud infrastructure and learn some tips for managing cloud risks in this SearchSecurity Security School covering Domain 3 of the CCSP exam.

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Cloud adoption is happening whether you like it or not

Security professionals need to fight their natural skepticism and embrace cloud services adoption for the good of the enterprise, according to Microsoft's Laura Hunter.
Cloud Computing Security Issues: Incident Response - Data Breach Prevention

Weight Watchers exposure allegedly didn't leak personal data

Security researchers discovered an unsecured Kubernetes console leading to a Weight Watchers exposure, but, allegedly, no personal data was leaked as a result of the issue.
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Trello data exposure follows in footsteps of other cloud leaks

Amazon Web Services and Google Groups have seen data exposures due to poor configurations by users. Now, some have accidentally shared passwords on Trello boards.