Cloud Computing Security Issues: Incident Response - Data Breach Prevention

Cloud Computing Security Issues: Incident Response - Data Breach Prevention News

December 07, 2018 07 Dec'18
Critical Kubernetes vulnerability could have widespread effects

News roundup: A critical Kubernetes vulnerability was found in the system's API server and could have a wide reach. Plus, ESET found 21 new Linux malware families, and more.
June 12, 2018 12 Jun'18
Weight Watchers exposure due to unsecured Kubernetes console

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.
June 08, 2018 08 Jun'18
Posting passwords on Trello leads to latest data exposure mess

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.
July 28, 2017 28 Jul'17
Risk & Repeat: Why are Amazon S3 buckets spilling on the web?

In this week's Risk & Repeat podcast, SearchSecurity editors discuss the series of enterprise data leaks through misconfigured Amazon S3 buckets and what should be done about them.

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cloud computing

Cloud computing is a general term for anything that involves delivering hosted services over the Internet. These services are broadly divided into three categories: Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS), Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) and ... Continue Reading
Multiple layers of cloud security controls mitigate risk

Just as there's no one way to infiltrate the cloud, there's no singular way to protect it. Cloud computing security controls incorporate facilities, personnel, processes and more. Continue Reading
Reviewing cloud data protection measures: CCSP Domain 2

This practice quiz will assess your understanding of key concepts in Domain 2 of the CCSP exam. This part of the test covers cloud data security strategies, technologies and more. Continue Reading

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How hackers use Docker APIs for cryptojacking

Remote access puts Docker APIs in a vulnerable position. Expert Dave Shackleford explains how hackers abuse Docker APIs to carry out cryptojacking attacks. Continue Reading
Harden cloud apps with a secure software development lifecycle

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. Continue Reading
The security concerns of cloud cryptomining services

Cloud cryptomining as a service is a security risk to users. Expert Frank Siemons discusses cloud mining service providers and what to look out for if you use one. Continue Reading

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Incident response frameworks for enterprise security teams

After a security breach, incident response practices become crucial to minimize and contain the damage. Learn about incident response frameworks with guest David Geer. Continue Reading
How online malware collection aids threat intelligence

Threat intelligence can facilitate cloud-based malware collection, which has value for enterprise cybersecurity. Expert Frank Siemons discusses collecting and analyzing malware. Continue Reading
Cloud security lessons to learn from the Uber data breach

Any organization that uses cloud services can learn something from the 2016 Uber data breach. Expert Ed Moyle explains the main takeaways from the massive breach. Continue Reading

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Container security awareness, planning required as threats persist

As container security vulnerabilities continue to emerge, companies should plan ahead and have strategies ready to defend against looming segmentation failures. Continue Reading
How to defend against malicious IP addresses in the cloud

Cybercriminals have found a way to use the cloud to mask their locations. Expert Rob Shapland looks at the options organizations have to deal with malicious IP addresses. Continue Reading
How can a ransomware incident response plan be updated?

With an increase in ransomware attacks involving cities, the need to update incident response plans has become clear. Learn what organizations should do if infected with ransomware. Continue Reading