Cloud Data Storage, Encryption and Data Protection Best Practices

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October 14, 2019 14 Oct'19
Imperva breach update puts blame on exposed AWS API keys

Imperva CTO Kunal Anand posted updated information regarding the recent breach affecting Cloud WAF customers and admitted poor security controls led to the compromise.
August 28, 2019 28 Aug'19
Imperva security incident exposes cloud WAF customer data

Imperva told its cloud WAF customers to change passwords and SSL certificates after a security incident exposed data and potentially put customers at risk for further attacks.
June 28, 2019 28 Jun'19
Another Amazon S3 leak exposes Attunity data, credentials

UpGuard security researchers found publicly exposed Amazon S3 buckets from data management firm Attunity, which included company credentials and data from enterprise clients.
June 19, 2019 19 Jun'19
Microsoft Azure Bastion service seeks to secure VMs

Microsoft's Azure Bastion managed service provides a means for companies to remotely access their VMs without touching the public internet.

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New network traffic analysis tools focus on security

Companies have used traffic data analytics to improve bandwidth and network performance. Now, though, a new class of tools taps network data to improve security. Continue Reading
Network traffic analysis tools secure a new, crucial role

Gartner just produced its first-ever guide to network traffic analytics security tools. Learn how the analysis of network traffic is broadening to include network security. Continue Reading
identity and access management (IAM)

Identity and access management (IAM) is a framework of business processes, policies and technologies that facilitates the management of electronic or digital identities. Continue Reading

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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. Continue Reading
4 necessary steps to evaluate public cloud security

The Capital One hack raised questions about public cloud security. Take these four steps to ensure your data is protected. Continue Reading
How unsecured Firebase databases put critical data at risk

Unsecured Google Firebase databases are similar to misconfigured AWS S3 buckets, but there are key differences. Expert Rob Shapland discusses the risks of unsecured cloud databases. Continue Reading

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How to beef up S3 bucket security to prevent a breach

Security teams have plenty of tools at their disposal to help their organizations achieve and maintain S3 bucket security. Learn about the threats and best practices to stay safe. Continue Reading
VMware's internal Service-defined Firewall reimagines firewalling

VMware's internal firewall uses a global view of known-good behavior at the network and host level to minimize the attack surface for on-premises and cloud environments. Continue Reading
6 best cloud security certifications for IT professionals

There are a few options for infosec professionals looking for the best cloud security certifications. Expert Frank Siemons outlines the top choices available with a cloud focus. Continue Reading

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Research shows cloud security vulnerabilities grow

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. Continue Reading
The top cloud security challenges are 'people problems'

Cloud security begins at home. Considering the human factor in cybersecurity is step one when it comes to addressing how to keep critical assets safe in cloud. Continue Reading
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