Evolution of Cloud Security Practices

This chapter explores the transformation of the cloud security market, focusing on key changes and challenges since its inception. It discusses the collaboration between security teams and developers to establish best practices, such as pre-deployment checks and standardized modules. Emphasizing a proactive and integrated approach, the chapter highlights how advancements in technology and a deeper understanding of cloud environments are essential for enhancing security measures.

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Why does Cloud Security Research matter in 2024? At fwd:cloudsec EU in Brussels, we sat down with Scott Piper, a renowned cloud security researcher at Wiz, to discuss the growing importance of cloud security research and its real-world impact. Scott spoke to us about the critical differences between traditional security testing and cloud security research, explaining how his team investigates cloud providers to find out vulnerabilities, improve detection tools, and safeguard data.

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(00:00) Introduction

(02:07) A bit about Scott Piper

(02:48) What is a Cloud Security Research Team?

(04:30) Difference between traditional and Cloud Security Research

(07:21) Cloud Pentesting vs Cloud Security Research

(08:10) What is request collapsing?