Real-World Cloud Security Challenges and Compromises Explored

Exploring real-world security breaches, including ransomware attacks, supply chain malware incidents, and the impact of negligence on companies like Microsoft. The speakers detail strategies like targeting unpatched personal servers to infiltrate corporate systems.

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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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(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