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Webinar Dealing with the double trouble of relentless cyber threats and regular technology refresh cycles can stretch already overworked security practitioners. Multi cloud might bring flexibility, but it can also increase the risk of misconfiguration and malicious attacks for example.

According to recent surveys, 98% of organizations keep their financial, business, customer and/or employee information in the cloud but, at the same time, 95% of cloud security professionals are not sure their security protections and their team would manage to detect and respond to security threats or incidents affecting their cloud infrastructure. Cloud misconfiguration errors may grant attackers unauthorized access to system functions and sensitive data, and have the potential to harm the integrity and security of the organization's cloud.

Cloudzy, a prominent cloud infrastructure provider, proudly announces a significant enhancement in its cybersecurity landscape. This breakthrough has been achieved through a recent consultation...

"These types of solutions offer an integrated platform approach to cloud security that allows security teams to save time and gain visibility, leading to operational efficiencies, tool consolidation, and streamlined compliance," it concludes. The report highlights how Trend Vision One delivers an integrated platform that meets the needs of both cloud and security teams, with functionality including cloud-native application protection platform capabilities, that provide comprehensive, automated and connected protection across cloud environments.

As we reflect on the cybersecurity landscape and the trajectories of threat vectors, it's evident that we're on the cusp of a paradigm shift in cloud security. It's a reminder that even with advancements in cloud security, fundamental principles like IAM can't be overlooked.

Japanese game developer Ateam has proven that a simple Google Drive configuration mistake can result in the potential but unlikely exposure of sensitive information for nearly one million people over a period of six years and eight months. Setting Google Drive to "Anyone with the link can view" makes it viewable only to those with the exact URL, typically reserved for collaboration between people working with non-sensitive data.

Cloud security is a critical aspect of modern computing, as businesses and individuals increasingly rely on cloud services to store, process, and manage data. Cloud computing offers numerous benefits, including scalability, flexibility, and cost efficiency, but it also introduces unique security challenges that need to be addressed to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of sensitive information.

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...

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.

Sponsored Post The job of the cyber security professional is never easy, and it gets progressively harder with the movement of sensitive data and applications across the multiple different on and off premise systems that make up modern hybrid cloud environments. That's why SANS has created a training and certification curriculum devoted specifically to cloud security, designed to help those responsible for implementing effective cloud security measures within their organisation to broaden their knowledge and skills.