Cloud Security Podcast by Google

EP130 Cloud is Secure: Are you Using It Securely - True or False?

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Jul 17, 2023
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INSIGHT

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.
ANECDOTE

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.
ADVICE

Simplify Cloud Security

  • Cloud providers should simplify security configuration to reduce user errors.
  • Multi-cloud environments amplify complexity, making expertise in each platform crucial.
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