

EP130 Cloud is Secure: Are you Using It Securely - True or False?
15 snips Jul 17, 2023
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Cloud is Secure, Usage is Not
- Cloud security issues often stem from user misconfigurations, not inherent cloud vulnerabilities.
- Open S3 buckets exemplify this, where users mistakenly grant excessive permissions.
Open S3 Buckets
- The initial "cloud is secure" report was prompted by open S3 buckets.
- Users often grant overly broad access for temporary convenience, then forget to revoke it.
Simplify Cloud Security
- Cloud providers should simplify security configuration to reduce user errors.
- Multi-cloud environments amplify complexity, making expertise in each platform crucial.