On July 29, it was announced that there was a Capital One cloud data breach. A hacker had accessed about 100 million credit card applications, and investigators say thousands of Social Security and bank account numbers were also taken. This…
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What the 2019 AWS Security Report Tells Us About Preventing a Cloud Data Breach
In the wake of the recent Capital One security breach in their cloud environment on AWS, the security community is taking another look at how we approach cloud security. CloudPassage recently shared guidance in our blog, “Capital One Data Breach:…
Why IaaS requires cloud security automation
Public cloud infrastructure is a significant and powerful part of an enterprise’s competitive arsenal but to protect such fast-moving environments requires such as Iaas require cloud security automation. In our cloud-driven economy, software has become the battleground of innovation, and…
4 key takeaways from the AWS Cloud Security Report 2019
Many knowledgeable opinions, four key takeaways, one gathering of pros. The very first AWS re:Inforce conference is upon us. Thousands of attendees, speakers, and vendors will descend on the Boston Convention Center for the very first AWS-centric security event. If…
Top 5 breakouts to attend at AWS re:Inforce 2019
AWS re:Inforce 2019, the biggest cloud security event of the year, promises to deliver as a hands-on conference offering a deep dive into the latest approaches to security, best practices and risk management using AWS services, features, and tools, as…
Tips for a Successful AWS re:Inforce 2019
AWS re:Inforce 2019 may still be a month away, but if you’re like most IT and security professionals you may have your hands full, leaving you with little time to prepare. If so, and you’re planning on attending, don’t worry–we…
Making Security and Compliance a Priority in the Cloud
Global data breaches hit 1,500 in 2018, based on public disclosures, making security and compliance in the cloud a top priority for enterprises. While cloud computing can quickly expand your capabilities and help you achieve your business goals, it also…
CloudPassage ‘Apple Effect’ white paper wins Hermes Creative Award
I’m pleased to announce that CloudPassage’s very own Gregg Rodriguez received a Platinum Hermes Creative Award for his white paper on “Why Security Should Care About ‘The Apple Effect’– How Cloud Computing Unlocks Continuous Innovation.” The CloudPassage white paper examines…
Digital transformation requires security transformation
In 2018 digital transformation became a popular topic of discussion and exploration among enterprises. This year security transformation is becoming a key focus. Roughly nine out of 10 businesses surveyed in 2018 reported having or preparing to implement a formal…
Cloud requires new approach to security and compliance
Public cloud, or Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), offers an enhanced level of flexibility and scalability with its on-demand unlimited virtual space and abundant server resources. Though as more enterprises rush to reap the benefits of the cloud, they’re facing…