Cloud Security Podcast by Google

EP203 Cloud Shared Responsibility: Beyond the Blame Game with Rich Mogull

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Dec 16, 2024
Rich Mogull, SVP of Cloud Security at FireMon and CEO at Securosis, dives into the intricacies of cloud security responsibility. He introduces the Cloud Shared Irresponsibilities Model, suggesting that cloud providers bear some blame in breaches due to customer misconfigurations. The discussion includes insights on what 'using the cloud securely' really means today and how to effectively teach cloud security. Rich also touches on balancing free and paid security features in the cloud and shares his top lesson for safer cloud practices.
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INSIGHT

Cloud Transformation Timeline

  • Cloud transformation is a long process, not a quick fix.
  • Most organizations have adopted some cloud services, but full transformation takes decades.
ANECDOTE

Data Center Migration Challenges

  • Data center migrations, often driven by contract expirations, can be disastrous.
  • Rehosting exercises cause turmoil, offer few benefits, and vary significantly between providers.
INSIGHT

Shared Responsibility Complexity

  • The cloud shared responsibility model, while visually appealing, simplifies complex relationships.
  • Real-world scenarios involve multiple providers, partners, and layers, blurring responsibility lines.
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