Cloud Data Storage, Encryption and Data Protection Best Practices

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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cryptography

Cryptography is a method of protecting information and communications through the use of codes so that only those for whom the information is intended can read and process it. Continue Reading
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

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How the Microsoft Authenticator app integrates with Azure AD

Microsoft expanded the Microsoft Authenticator app to integrate with tens of thousands of Azure AD apps. Expert Dave Shackleford explains how this tool is improving security. Continue Reading
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

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How the NetSpectre vulnerability affects the cloud

The NetSpectre vulnerability performs side-channel attacks to read data across networks. Learn how to use threat modeling to stop speculative execution from expert Ed Moyle. Continue Reading
Why container orchestration platforms risk data exposure

Container orchestration platforms expose interfaces and create the risk of data exposure and unauthorized access. Expert Dave Shackleford explains why these risks exist in enterprises. Continue Reading
4 tips for backup infrastructure maintenance

Like a car or any other important machine or device, backup architecture should have a maintenance plan. This process will help ensure the health and integrity of your backups. 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