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Cloud computing involves delivering computing services—such as storage, processing, and networking—over the internet using remote data centers. This model enables organizations to scale resources dynamically without owning physical infrastructure. In security terms, the cloud environment is defined by multi-tenant infrastructure where multiple customers share hardware and software resources managed by a cloud provider.
Key security concerns include controlling access through strong identity and access management (IAM), protecting data with encryption both at rest and in transit, and managing vulnerabilities in shared infrastructure components. The cloud’s shared responsibility model requires customers to secure their applications and data while providers secure the underlying platform. Misconfigurations, weak access controls, and insufficient monitoring can expose cloud assets to unauthorized access or data leakage, making precise configuration and continuous security assessment essential.
Launching CSPM, container workload security, and cloud vulnerability management to modernize cloud security operations.
The vulnerability would have allowed an unauthenticated attacker to execute code on a container hosted on one of the platform's nodes.
With the rise in cloud-based security concerns and other issues, organizations must improve data literacy across the enterprise.
CISA released the hunt and response tool to help defenders extract cloud artifacts without performing additional analytics.
Key vaults, aka key management as a service (KMaaS), promise to allow companies to encrypt sensitive data across cloud and third parties with granular control.