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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 weaknesses gave attackers an avenue to take over millions of photovoltaic devices connected to Solarman and Deye's cloud-hosted management systems.
Invisible authentication mechanisms in Microsoft allow any attacker to escalate from privileged to super-duper privileged in cloud environments, paving the way for complete takeover.
Cybersecurity startup RAD Security, a finalist in this year's Black Hat USA Startup Spotlight competition, looks for "drift events," or events that vary from the baseline.
In the cloud, patches disseminate automatically. On your computer, you get notified. IoT devices, meanwhile, can escape attention for years on end.