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Observability is security’s way back into the cloud conversation

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Observability is security’s way back into the cloud conversation 2025-04-08 at 08:02 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Esteban Gutierrez, CISO and VP of Information Security at New Relic, discusses how the adoption of cloud infrastructure is outpacing security readiness. He shares strategies for overcoming common misconfigurations and optimizing access controls in […]

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Cloud providers aren’t delivering on security promises

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Cloud providers aren’t delivering on security promises 2025-03-24 at 07:03 By Help Net Security Security concerns around cloud environments has prompted 44% of CISOs to change cloud service provider, according to Arctic Wolf. This is being driven by the fact that 24% don’t believe their cloud environment is secure, and 43% think cloud service providers

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Cloud security gains overshadowed by soaring storage fees

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Cloud security gains overshadowed by soaring storage fees 2025-03-07 at 17:01 By Help Net Security Storage fees in general (e.g., API calls, operations, data access) comprise 49% of an average user’s service bill, compared to the actual stored capacity, according to a study conducted by Vanson Bourne. Nearly all organizations globally have experienced data security-related

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New AI Protection from Google Cloud Tackles AI Risks, Threats, and Compliance

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New AI Protection from Google Cloud Tackles AI Risks, Threats, and Compliance 2025-03-07 at 13:31 By Kevin Townsend Google Cloud’s AI Protection helps discover AI inventory, secure AI assets, and manage threats with detect, investigate, and respond capabilities. The post New AI Protection from Google Cloud Tackles AI Risks, Threats, and Compliance appeared first on

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Aryon Security Debuts With Platform to Prevent Cloud Misconfigurations

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Aryon Security Debuts With Platform to Prevent Cloud Misconfigurations 2025-03-04 at 16:32 By Kevin Townsend Misconfigurations are the cause of most cloud breaches. Aryon is on a mission to prevent them. The post Aryon Security Debuts With Platform to Prevent Cloud Misconfigurations appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek View Original

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How CISOs can balance security and business agility in the cloud

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How CISOs can balance security and business agility in the cloud 2025-02-17 at 08:03 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Natalia Belaya, CISO at Cloudera, discusses common misconceptions about cloud security, the balance between protection and business agility, and overlooked risks that CISOs should prioritize. Belaya also offers practical strategies for integrating

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Stratoshark: Wireshark for the cloud – now available!

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Stratoshark: Wireshark for the cloud – now available! 2025-01-22 at 20:33 By Help Net Security Stratoshark is an innovative open-source tool that brings Wireshark’s detailed network visibility to the cloud, providing users with a standardized approach to cloud observability. Stratoshark incorporates much of Wireshark’s codebase, including its user interface elements. The interface and workflows will

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Machine identities are the next big target for attackers

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Machine identities are the next big target for attackers 2024-12-30 at 06:34 By Help Net Security 86% of organizations had a security incident related to their cloud native environment within the last year, according to Venafi. As a result, 53% of organizations had to delay an application launch or slow down production time; 45% suffered

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Who handles what? Common misconceptions about SaaS security responsibilities

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Who handles what? Common misconceptions about SaaS security responsibilities 2024-12-09 at 07:33 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, James Dolph, CISO at Guidewire, addresses common misconceptions about security responsibilities in cloud environments, particularly in SaaS, and how these misunderstandings can lead to security risks. What common misconceptions do you encounter about the

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Preparing for Q-day: The essential role of cloud migration in securing enterprise data

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Preparing for Q-day: The essential role of cloud migration in securing enterprise data 2024-12-05 at 07:34 By Help Net Security As the era of quantum computing draws closer, businesses face a new and unprecedented threat to data security: “Q-day.” This looming turning point—when quantum machines can break traditional encryption with ease—has the potential to upend

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Modernizing incident response in the AI era

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Modernizing incident response in the AI era 2024-11-29 at 06:32 By Help Net Security In this Help Net Security video, Gourav Nagar, Director of Information Security at Bill, discusses modernizing incident response in the era of AI and the cloud: Why this issue is important for organizations looking to stay ahead of rapidly evolving cyber

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Windows 365 Link: Connect securely to Windows 365

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Windows 365 Link: Connect securely to Windows 365 2024-11-19 at 18:55 By Mirko Zorz Microsoft unveiled Windows 365 Link, their first purpose-built Cloud PC device for instant, secure connection to Windows 365. Sign-in screen with USB security key option (Source: Microsoft) Windows 365 Link prioritizes security “We have heard concerns from IT pros about the

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Maximizing security visibility on a budget

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Maximizing security visibility on a budget 2024-11-05 at 07:03 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Barry Mainz, CEO at Forescout, discusses the obstacles organizations encounter in attaining security visibility, particularly within cloud and hybrid environments. He explains why asset intelligence—going beyond basic visibility to understand device behavior and risk—is essential. Mainz also

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Cracking the Cloud: The Persistent Threat of Credential-Based Attacks

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Cracking the Cloud: The Persistent Threat of Credential-Based Attacks 2024-10-01 at 16:01 By Kevin Townsend Credentials are still the most common entry point for bad actors, even as businesses deploy multi-factor authentication (MFA) to strengthen defenses. The post Cracking the Cloud: The Persistent Threat of Credential-Based Attacks appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an

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Microsoft: Cloud Environments of US Organizations Targeted in Ransomware Attacks

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Microsoft: Cloud Environments of US Organizations Targeted in Ransomware Attacks 2024-09-30 at 15:06 By Ionut Arghire A threat actor has been compromising the hybrid cloud environments of US organizations in multiple sectors. The post Microsoft: Cloud Environments of US Organizations Targeted in Ransomware Attacks appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek

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Nextcloud Hub 9 released: New features, more security, updated performance

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Nextcloud Hub 9 released: New features, more security, updated performance 2024-09-20 at 06:01 By Help Net Security Nextcloud has launched Nextcloud Hub 9, a significant update to its open-source cloud-based collaboration platform. It introduces several new features to improve user experience, performance, and security. Enhanced security in Nextcloud Hub 9 Nextcloud Hub 9 lets you

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Dependency Confusion Could Have Led to RCE in Google Cloud Platform

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Dependency Confusion Could Have Led to RCE in Google Cloud Platform 2024-09-17 at 16:25 By Ionut Arghire Tenable shares details on a dependency confusion attack that led to the execution of code on Google’s internal servers. The post Dependency Confusion Could Have Led to RCE in Google Cloud Platform appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article

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Cryptomator: Open-source cloud storage encryption

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Cryptomator: Open-source cloud storage encryption 2024-08-28 at 07:31 By Mirko Zorz Cryptomator offers open-source, client-side encryption of your files in the cloud. It’s available for Windows, Linux, macOS and iOS. Cryptomator works with Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive, MEGA, pCloud, ownCloud, Nextcloud, and any other cloud storage service that synchronizes with a local directory. Key features

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PostgreSQL databases under attack

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PostgreSQL databases under attack 2024-08-21 at 16:16 By Zeljka Zorz Poorly protected PostgreSQL databases running on Linux machines are being compromised by cryptojacking attackers. The attack – observed by Aqua Security researchers on a honeypot system – starts with the threat actors brute-forcing access credentials. Once access is achieved, the threat actor: Creates a new

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