Google Cloud: Top 5 Priorities for Cybersecurity Leaders Today
Experts at the Google Cloud Next event set out how security teams need to adapt their focuses in the wake of trends such as rising cyber-attacks and advances in AI
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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.
Experts at the Google Cloud Next event set out how security teams need to adapt their focuses in the wake of trends such as rising cyber-attacks and advances in AI
Managing permissions and authorizations across dozens or hundreds of cloud services and platforms poses significant headaches for companies. An open specification aims to change that.
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3 Key Strategies for Security Leaders for Managing On-Premises and Cloud IdentitiesMachine identities now outnumber human identities 45:1, creating new security risks in an increasingly digital world. As organizations expand across hybrid and multi-cloud environments, fragmented identities become harder to manage, requiring proactive strategies to enhance security and governance.
Google Cloud’s Sandra Joyce said that Chinese state actors’ advanced techniques and ability to stay undetected pose huge challenges
Google Cloud announced a number of security products designed to reduce complexity for security leaders
TL;DR: Move along, still nothing to see here - an idea that leaves infosec pros aghast Oracle's letter to customers about an intrusion into part of its public cloud empire - while insisting Oracle Cloud Infrastructure was untouched - has sparked a mix of ridicule and outrage in the infosec community.…
Google Unified Security brings together threat detection, AI-powered security, secure browser features, and Mandiant services, the company said at its Cloud Next conference.
Google has quietly launched Firebase Studio, which is a cloud-based AI-powered integrated development environment that lets you build full-fledged apps using prompts. [...]
Oracle finally confirmed in email notifications sent to customers that a hacker stole and leaked credentials that were stolen from what it described as "two obsolete servers." [...]
The database company said its Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) was not involved in the breach. And at least one law firm seeking damages is already on the case.
Chocolate Factory doubles down on enterprise security at Cloud Next Google will today reveal a new unified security platform that analysts think can help it battle Microsoft for a bigger chunk of the enterprise infosec market.…
Effective April 2025, Microsoft is launching their Azure vTAP and integrating it with Trend Vision One Network Detection and Response solution
Zero Trust Network Access Firm Plans to Enhance Platform and Grow Revenue FasterTailscale has landed $160 million in Series C funding to scale its platform and meet growing demand from AI and enterprise firms. The networking company will invest in engineering to support multi-cloud and identity-based networking features.
Reliability, honesty, accuracy. And then there's this lot Oracle has briefed some customers about a successful intrusion into its public cloud, as well as the theft of their data, after previously denying it had been compromised.…
Analysts Praise FedRAMPs Speed Goals, But Worry About Unclear Execution DetailsThe General Services Administration is aiming to speed up cloud approvals by automating security assessments for FedRAMP, but experts tell Information Security Media Group that key questions remain on its execution, with concerns over vague directives and the impact on existing processes.
Cortex Cloud integrates Prisma Cloud with CDR to provide a consolidated security posture management and real-time threat detection and remediation.
How CIOs and CISOs Can Navigate With BalanceTariff wars may hit technology leaders hard in 2025 as the Trump administration's 10% import tax, plus reciprocal tariffs, spikes costs. CIOs and CISOs face supply chain disruption and heightened cyber risks. But they can adapt with cloud shifts, smart deals and better advocacy.
Today, every unpatched system, leaked password, and overlooked plugin is a doorway for attackers. Supply chains stretch deep into the code we trust, and malware hides not just in shady apps — but in job offers, hardware, and cloud services we rely on every day
Native tools help, but they don’t cover everything - here’s what they miss and how to close the gaps Partner Content : AWS provides a number of security services, such as GuardDuty, Inspector, Config, and Security Hub, designed to protect your cloud environment.…