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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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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. Continue Reading
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Preparing to take the CCSP exam? This Domain 3 practice quiz tests your understanding of cloud risk assessment, threat analysis, infrastructure security and more. Continue Reading
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There is no shortage of vulnerabilities in the cloud, but the same is true of any outsourcing arrangement. Practicing cloud risk management is essential to staying secure. Continue Reading

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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
How the Meltdown vulnerability affects cloud services

The Meltdown vulnerability has far-reaching implications, including with cloud providers. Expert Dave Shackleford looks at the Meltdown CPU flaw and what it means for the cloud. Continue Reading
How Microsoft uses secure enclaves to improve cloud security

The use of secure enclaves in the Microsoft Azure confidential computing update aims to improve cloud storage security. Expert Rob Shapland explains how it works. Continue Reading

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Moving data from a monolith to microservices architecture

Monolithic apps built before microservices may contain a wealth of data within them. Transitioning to microservices will need plans for storing, accessing and backing up that data. Continue Reading
New cloud threats as attackers embrace the power of cloud

Safeguarding your critical data is getting harder as threat actors embrace the advantages -- and missteps -- of cloud. Here's what to watch out for in 2018. Continue Reading
How EMC and VMware security vulnerabilities affect the cloud

Some EMC and VMware security vulnerabilities could be bad news for the cloud. Expert Dave Shackleford explains the flaws and their potential effect on cloud services. 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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