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Cloud Data Storage, Encryption and Data Protection Best Practices News

April 06, 2018 06 Apr'18
Misconfigured cloud storage leaves 1.5B files exposed

Researchers found misconfigured cloud storage across multiple platforms left huge amounts of data exposed, including medical information and payroll data.
February 01, 2018 01 Feb'18
Challenges in cloud data security lead to a lack of confidence

A new study on cloud data security provides insights into the shaken confidence in the cloud. Despite its increased use, payment and customer data still appears to be at risk.
July 19, 2017 19 Jul'17
Users with public AWS S3 bucket policies receive warning

Following a number of data leaks related to improper AWS S3 bucket policies, Amazon has begun sending warning emails to users with public permissions.
June 29, 2017 29 Jun'17
Risk & Repeat: RNC voter database left open to the public

In this week's Risk & Repeat podcast, SearchSecurity editors discuss how the Republican National Committee's voter database was accidentally exposed in an Amazon S3 bucket.

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Cloud Security Alliance (CSA)

The Cloud Security Alliance (CSA) is a nonprofit organization that promotes research into best practices for securing cloud computing and the use of cloud technologies to secure other forms of computing. Continue Reading
The risks of container image repositories compared to GitHub

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. Continue Reading
How to use Packetbeat to monitor Docker container traffic

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. Continue Reading

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Secure development lifecycle in the cloud: Trust but verify

Cloud providers may advertise their apps as secure, but it’s up to enterprises to validate those claims and confirm adherence to a secure development lifecycle. Continue Reading
Bolster multi-cloud security with these data privacy tips

Data privacy is always a top priority for enterprise IT teams. And those with a multi-cloud model should adopt a mix of security techniques -- from erasure coding to encryption. 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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Establish a data classification model for cloud encryption

Not all data requires the same level of encryption. Use data classification to gauge your security needs, including for workloads that span on-premises and cloud environments. 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
How to identify and protect high-value data in the enterprise

Protecting data in the enterprise is a crucial but challenging task. Expert Charles Kao shares key steps and strategies to consider to identify and protect high-value data. Continue Reading

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How attackers can intercept iCloud Keychain data

A verification flaw in the synchronization service of iCloud Keychain enables attackers to intercept the data it transfers. Expert Frank Siemons explains what to do about it. Continue Reading
Applying proper cloud access control to prevent data exposures

Several recent data exposures have involved misconfigured Amazon S3 buckets. Dave Shackleford discusses the importance of proper cloud access control and how to implement it. Continue Reading
How to ensure a secure data transport of information in the cloud

A secure data transport of information stored in the cloud can be challenging. Expert Frank Siemons explains the options available to companies for securing physical data movement. Continue Reading

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