Real-World Cloud Security Challenges and Solutions Explained for 2024

Real-World Cloud Security Challenges and Solutions Explained for 2024

What are the practical steps for orienting yourself in a new cloud environment? Ashish sat down with Rich Mogull and Chris Farris to explore the intricacies of effective cloud security strategies. Drawing on their extensive experience, Rich and Chris speak about critical importance of moving beyond just addressing vulnerabilities and embracing a more comprehensive approach to cloud security.Rich and Chris share their professional experiences and practical advice for anyone who finds themselves "airdropped" into an organization's cloud environment. They also discuss the development of the Universal Threat Actor Model and how it can help prioritize security efforts in a chaotic landscape of constant alerts and threats.


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Questions asked:

(00:00) Introduction

(02:26) A bit about Chris Farris

(03:10) A bit about Rich Mogull

(03:45) First Cloud Service they worked on!

(06:27) Where to start in an AWS environment?

(10:50) Cloud Security Threat Landscape

(15:25) Navigating through the CSPM findings

(18:14) Using the Universal Cloud Threat Model

(23:16) How is Cloud Ransomware different?

(25:44) Surprising attacks or compromises in Cloud

(29:43) Where are the CSPM Alerts going?

(36:30) Cloud Security Landscape in 2024

(45:37) The need for Cloud Security training in 2024

(46:58) Good starting point to learn Cloud Security

(52:13) The Fun Section


Resources spoken about during the episode:

The Universal Cloud Threat Model

AWS Customer Security Incidents by Rami McCarthy

Breaches.cloud

CloudSLAW


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