Security News

Why zero-trust segmentation is critical for cloud resilience
2023-12-06 04:30

Nearly all organizations rely on the cloud to store sensitive data and run critical systems. 93% agree that zero-trust segmentation is essential to their cloud security strategy.

Scores of US credit unions offline after ransomware infects backend cloud outfit
2023-12-02 00:01

A ransomware infection at a cloud IT provider has disrupted services for 60 or so credit unions across the US, all of which were relying on the attacked vendor. This is according to the National Credit Union Administration, which on Friday told The Register it is fire-fighting the situation with the credit unions downed this week by the intrusion.

VMware fixes critical Cloud Director auth bypass unpatched for 2 weeks
2023-12-01 17:58

VMware has fixed a critical authentication bypass vulnerability in Cloud Director appliance deployments, a bug that was left unpatched for over two weeks since it was disclosed on November 14th. Cloud Director is a VMware platform that enables admins to manage data centers spread across multiple locations as Virtual Data Centers. "On an upgraded version of VMware Cloud Director Appliance 10.5, a malicious actor with network access to the appliance can bypass login restrictions when authenticating on port 22 or port 5480," VMware explains.

Bridging the gap between cloud vs on-premise security
2023-12-01 05:00

Cloud-based security initiatives, such as Secure Access Service Edge and Security Service Edge, comprising Secure Web Gateway, Cloud Access Security Brokers, Data Loss Prevention, and Zero Trust Network Access, effectively push security to wherever the corporate users, devices, and resources are - all via the cloud. For starters, this hybrid security architecture adds up the cost and complexity of managing disparate security solutions, something organizations desperately attempt to overcome with cloud-based converged security stacks.

Discover 2023's Cloud Security Strategies in Our Upcoming Webinar - Secure Your Spot
2023-11-17 10:30

In 2023, the cloud isn't just a technology—it's a battleground. Zenbleed, Kubernetes attacks, and sophisticated APTs are just the tip of the iceberg in the cloud security warzone. In collaboration...

Traditional cloud security isn’t up to the task
2023-11-17 06:00

In the last year, 47% of all data breaches originated in the cloud, and more than 6 in 10 respondents believe cloud security is lacking and poses a severe risk to their business operations, according to Illumio. 97% believe Zero Trust Segmentation can greatly improve their organization's cloud security strategy because it improves digital trust, ensures business continuity, and bolsters cyber resilience.

Hackers Could Exploit Google Workspace and Cloud Platform for Ransomware Attacks
2023-11-16 11:18

A set of novel attack methods has been demonstrated against Google Workspace and the Google Cloud Platform that could be potentially leveraged by threat actors to conduct ransomware, data...

Microsoft Ignite: New Solutions Offer More Security and Productivity from Windows in the Cloud
2023-11-15 23:12

Cloud PCs give you access to Windows AI tools on any device, and Windows 365 now has AI-powered tools to help IT give users the right cloud PC for their needs. Microsoft is adding more AI tools to Windows, including Copilot on Windows 11, and giving developers more tools to create AI features of their own for Windows.

Urgent: VMware Warns of Unpatched Critical Cloud Director Vulnerability
2023-11-15 04:18

VMware is warning of a critical and unpatched security flaw in Cloud Director that could be exploited by a malicious actor to get around authentication protections. Tracked as CVE-2023-34060 (CVSS...

The cloud skills gap is digital transformation’s Achilles’ heel
2023-11-14 04:00

98% of organizations globally are facing a cloud skills gap, specifically in trying to find people with general cloud skills, cloud architecture knowledge, and adapting, monitoring, and troubleshooting for the cloud, according to a report by SoftwareOne. Over the past four years, a rapid increase in cloud adoption has led to 94% of organizations utilizing at least one cloud provider, with the majority opting for hybrid or multi-cloud setups.