Fighting Ransomware in the Cloud
Blog Published: 05/13/2022
The CSA Security Update podcast is hosted by John DiMaria, CSA Assurance Investigatory Fellow, and explores the STAR Program, CSA best practices, research, and associated technologies and tools. This blog is part of a series where we edit key CSA Security Update episodes into shorter Q&As....
Basic Principles in Designing an Education and Upskilling Strategy
Blog Published: 05/16/2022
This blog was originally published by CXO REvolutionaries here. Written by Greg Simpson, Chief Technology Officer (retired), Synchrony.One of the oldest cliches about business is that the only constant is change. And while we’ve all heard that one too many times, it is, like many cliches, fund...
101 Guide on Cloud Security Architecture for Enterprises
Blog Published: 05/14/2022
Based on the CSA Enterprise Architecture Reference Guide and the CSA Security Guidance v4.Cloud security is cybersecurity. As cloud adoption grows, it has also become the basis for new ways of organizing compute, such as containerization and DevOps, which are inseparable from the cloud.In this...
How to Architect for Sustainability in a Cloud Native Environment
Blog Published: 05/16/2022
This blog was originally published by Contino here. Written by Scott McCracken, Contino. Recognising the impact we have on the environment is more important than ever and ensuring our businesses are sustainable is now paramount. Over the last year, more and more organisations have signed up to...
Threat Activity Cluster #1: Mint
Blog Published: 05/17/2022
This blog was originally published by Alert Logic on March 22, 2022. Written by Josh Davies and Gareth Protheroe, Alert Logic. Before diving into this first Ice Cream activity cluster, be sure to read the series introduction here. Our first activity cluster is known as Mint. This is a flav...
Breaking The Chain: Are You The Unintended Victim Of A Supply Chain Attack?
Blog Published: 05/17/2022
This blog was originally published by Lookout here. Written by Hank Schless, Senior Manager, Security Solutions, Lookout. We’ve heard a lot about “supply chains” of various industries over the past couple of years, and the cybersecurity sector is no exception. When Colonial Pipeline was comp...
Cloud Security Alliance Issues Guide to Utilizing High Performance Computing
Press Release Published: 05/17/2022
Report provides a starting point for the proper selection, design, and implementation of an HPC solutionSEATTLE – May 17, 2022 – The Cloud Security Alliance (CSA), the world’s leading organization dedicated to defining standards, certifications, and best practices to help ensure a secure cloud...
Prioritizing Cloud Security Threats: What You Need to Know
Blog Published: 05/18/2022
This blog was originally published by Vulcan Cyber here. Written by Roy Horev, Vulcan Cyber Co-founder and CTO. As enterprises across the globe continue to leverage cloud technologies in order to improve business efficiency, cloud service providers (CSPs) looking to gain a competitive edge are...
Introducing Data Security Posture Management (DSPM) Platform
Blog Published: 05/18/2022
This blog was originally published by Polar Security here. Written by Nimrod Iny, Polar Security. You’re a cloud-based company, your entire business model relies on cloud data and your cloud environment is VERY precious to you, correct? That’s why you invest all of your resources into protecti...
The One Cloud Threat Everyone Is Missing
Blog Published: 05/19/2022
Blog originally published at fugue.co on April 22, 2022. Written by Josh Stella, Chief Architect at Snyk. Ask security professionals to name the biggest threat to their organizations’ cloud environments, and most won’t hesitate to give a one-word answer: misconfigurations. Technically...
Attack Vector vs. Attack Surface: What is the Difference?
Blog Published: 06/03/2022
This blog was originally published by BitSight here. Written by Rachel Holmes, BitSight. The terms attack vector and attack surface are often used interchangeably. But there are very clear differences between both terms. Understanding those differences can help your organization mainta...
CISO to CISO: 3 Practical Tips to Protect Your Data in the Cloud
Blog Published: 05/20/2022
Written by Marc Blackmer, ShardSecure. The explosion of remote work over the last two years has driven the rapid adoption of cloud services and, with that, a rise in threats and risk to enterprise data. Now that we know a hybrid work model is here to stay, organizations need to better understa...
Types of IoT Cyber Risks
Blog Published: 05/20/2022
This blog was originally published by Agio here. The Internet of Things (IoT) has given us loads of valuable new devices, but it’s also created a new kind of security risk for organizations. Many people don’t see the danger posed by something as simple as a smart thermostat or lightbulb. So ho...
Registration Now Open for CxO Trust Summit at Cloud Security Alliance SECtember
Press Release Published: 05/18/2022
Exclusive event to feature keynote presentations, networking opportunities, panel discussions, participation in three-phase attack scenarioSEATTLE – May 18, 2022 – The Cloud Security Alliance (CSA), the world’s leading organization dedicated to defining standards, certifications and best pract...
Threats of Russia Cyber Attacks Following Invasion of Ukraine
Blog Published: 05/19/2022
This blog was originally published by BlueVoyant here.In the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, cyber experts predicted a surge in cyber activity. While BlueVoyant has observed an increase in reported adversarial activity associated with Russia-based threat actors, cyber attacks to date are...
Know Your Cloud Security Acronyms: CWPP, CSPM, CIEM and CNAPP
Blog Published: 05/20/2022
This blog was originally published by Orca Security here. Acronyms help communicate lengthy phrases, but they can sometimes be confusing. This is especially true in the security industry, which has an alphabet soup of acronyms that can make even seasoned practitioners feel lost.One of the new ...
Cloud Security Alliance Provides C-level Executives With Best Practices for Deploying Smart Contracts Within an Organization
Press Release Published: 05/19/2022
Stakeholders will gain deeper understanding of the many legal, regulatory, and security considerations that arise when using smart contractsSEATTLE – May 19, 2022 – The Cloud Security Alliance (CSA), the world’s leading organization dedicated to defining standards, certifications, and best pra...
Understanding the Updates to Risk Management in PCI DSS v4.0
Blog Published: 05/23/2022
This blog was originally published by Schellman here. Written by David Moody, Schellman. Formula One legend Ayrton Senna once said this about racing: “I don't know driving in another way which isn't risky. Each driver has its limit. My limit is a little bit further than others.” It’s safe to...
Getting Started with Kubernetes Ingress
Blog Published: 05/23/2022
This blog was originally published by ARMO here. Written by Ben Hirschberg, VP R&D & Co-founder, ARMO. Kubernetes Ingress is one of today’s most important Kubernetes resources. First introduced in 2015, it achieved GA status in 2020. Its goal is to simplify and secure the routing mecha...
Secure Software Supply Chain: Why Every Link Matters
Blog Published: 05/23/2022
This blog was originally published by Sysdig here. Written by Álvaro Iradier, Sysdig. The new threats in software development are not only related to the specific company itself. The whole software supply chain is a target for attackers and it is really important to make sure that we put all o...
