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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.
The Cisco CCF helps save resources by enabling organizations to achieve cloud security certifications more efficiently.
With 80% of companies using cloud collaboration tools, cybercriminals are using multichannel phishing attacks to exploit security gaps in the hybrid work model.
Cloud containers are increasingly part of the cybercrime playbook, with researchers flagging ongoing scanning for Docker weaknesses along with rapid exploitation to infect systems with coin-miners, denial-of-service tools, and ransomware.
Also adds support for Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and Microsoft Azure, and PCI compliance coverage.
Tiger Global Management invests $35 million in SkyHawk Security to accelerate growth.