
Cloud Security Podcast
Learn Cloud Security in Public Cloud the unbiased way from CyberSecurity Experts solving challenges at Cloud Scale. We can be honest because we are not owned by Cloud Service Provider like AWS, Azure or Google Cloud.
We aim to make the community learn Cloud Security through community stories from small - Large organisations solving multi-cloud challenges to diving into specific topics of Cloud Security.
We LIVE STREAM interviews on Cloud Security Topics every weekend on Linkedin, YouTube, Facebook and Twitter with over 150 people watching and asking questions and interacting with the Guest.
Latest episodes

Apr 27, 2021 • 5min
Study Hall: Honest truth behind learning Kubernetes
In this Study Hall - Kelsey Hightower explains is it really complex to learn Kubernetes and whether it's really complex. Nothing but the Honest Trust from Kelsey on this episode.
Full Episode on Cloud Security Podcast: www.cloudsecuritypodcast.tv
Cloud Security Academy: www.cloudsecuritypodcast.tv/cloud-security-academy
Host Twitter: twitter.com/hashishrajan
Guest Twitter: twitter.com/kelseyhightower
Podcast Twitter - @kaizenteq
If you want to watch videos of this and previous episodes:
- Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/cloudsecuritypodcast?sub_confirmation=1

Apr 18, 2021 • 50min
Building Threat Detection for your Cloud Environment
In this episode of the Virtual Coffee with Ashish edition, we spoke with Ashwin Patil (@ashwinpatil) who is a returning guest from Season 1 of the Cloud Security Podcast. Ashwin is a Senior Program Manager at Microsoft (@Microsoft).
Last time Ashwin came to speak about Threat Intelligence in Azure - Click here to checkout the Season 1 Episode here.
In this episode, Ashwin & Ashish spoke about
Threat Detection Pre- Cloud and In Cloud
Who should be doing threat hunting?
TTP - Tactics Tool and Procedures
What is cloud detection research ?
Things to consider in Threat Hunting Planning Phase
When do yo need a Threat Hunting Team?
Azure Sentinel and Threat Hunting
Threat Detection Playbooks
How to get hands on experience with Azure Sentinel
The MITRE Attack Framework
KQL - Kusto Query Language
Threat Hunting in Azure vs AWS
And much more…
ShowNotes and Episode Transcript on www.cloudsecuritypodcast.tv
Twitter - @kaizenteq @hashishrajan
If you want to watch videos of this and previous episodes:
- Youtube Channel: https://lnkd.in/gUHqSai

Apr 11, 2021 • 41min
Cloud Governance using Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
In this episode of the Virtual Coffee with Ashish edition, we spoke with Ohad Maishlish is the CEO & Co-Founder of env0.
Host: Ashish Rajan - Twitter @hashishrajan
Guest: Ohad Maislish - Linkedin
In this episode, Ohad & Ashish spoke about
Three Stages DataCentre Evolution
Governance in Cloud using IaC
Challenges with IaC in companies of different scale - Startup vs Enterprise?
How to get started in IaC for Governance in Cloud?
Would IaC become a standard for anyone doing cloud deployment?
Challenges for organisations looking to implement IaC
How to get started on the governance pieces of IaC
And much more…
ShowNotes and Episode Transcript on www.cloudsecuritypodcast.tv
Twitter - @kaizenteq @hashishrajan
If you want to watch videos of this and previous episodes:
- Youtube Channel: https://lnkd.in/gUHqSai

Apr 4, 2021 • 55min
Kubernetes Security Explained for those starting today! - Kelsey Hightower
In this episode of the Virtual Coffee with Ashish edition, we spoke with Kelsey Hightower (@kelseyhightower) is the Staff Advocate at Google Cloud (@GoogleCloud) and co-author of “Kubernetes: Up and Running: Dive Into the Future of Infrastructure.”
Host: Ashish Rajan - Twitter @hashishrajan
Guest: Kelsey Hightower (@kelseyhightower)
In this episode, Kelsey & Ashish spoke about
What is Kubernetes and Why is it so popular ?
Should Senior Leadership within organisations consider Kubernetes?
What are the different stages of Kubernetes complexities for organisation as it grows from Startup to an Enterprise?
Kubernetes Security at Application vs Platform Level
Kubernetes for a Multi-Cloud Deployment management
Does Hybrid Kubernetes exist?
How to manage secrets in Cloud and Kubernetes?
What is a Kubernetes Control Plane?
Serverless, Kubernetes, Dockers and Containers - where are we headed?
How can one encourage organisations to use Kubernetes?
And much more…
ShowNotes and Episode Transcript on www.cloudsecuritypodcast.tv
Twitter - @kaizenteq @hashishrajan
If you want to watch videos of this and previous episodes:
- Youtube Channel: https://lnkd.in/gUHqSai

Mar 28, 2021 • 44min
Getting Infrastructure as Code (IaC) Security Culture right! - Yoni Leitersdorf
In this episode of the Virtual Coffee with Ashish edition, we spoke with Yoni Leitersdorf (@yonadavl) who is the CEO & Co-Founder of Indeni
Host: Ashish Rajan - Twitter @hashishrajan
Guest: Yoni Leitersdorf (@yonadavl)
In this episode, Yoni & Ashish spoke about
What is digital transformation and why do we need it?
Infrastructure as Code and Infrastructure as Code Security
What drives digital transformation?
Who owns infrastructure as code in organisations?
Do security folks need to know how to code?
How to do configuration hardening well?
How to sell or drive infrastructure as code security to your organisation?
How to measure if IAC is being properly implemented in your organisation?
The future of Infrastructure as Code
And much more…
ShowNotes and Episode Transcript on www.cloudsecuritypodcast.tv
Twitter - @kaizenteq @hashishrajan
If you want to watch videos of this and previous episodes:
- Youtube Channel: https://lnkd.in/gUHqSai

Mar 21, 2021 • 58min
Azure Security Best Practices for Cloud Architects - John Savill
In this episode of the Virtual Coffee with Ashish edition, we spoke with John Savill (Linkedin_John Savill) is the Principal Cloud Architect, Author and YouTuber.
Host: Ashish Rajan - Twitter @hashishrajan
Guest: John Savill (Linkedin_John Savill)
In this episode, John & Ashish spoke about
How is security different between Cloud Security vs On-Prem Security?
How does one track API/User Activity across Azure implementation?
What are some of the security products in Azure that are good practices for anyone starting today?
So what log must be collected to ensure all API events are collected?
What are the best security practice for Identity and Networking in Azure?
What Security Frameworks for Azure like CIS exist for Azure?
How would Monitoring and Incident Response work in an Azure Deployment ?
What are examples of Azure Security Maturity Levels?
Creating Content for the technology space, where does one start?
And much more…
ShowNotes and Episode Transcript on www.cloudsecuritypodcast.tv
Twitter - @kaizenteq @hashishrajan
If you want to watch videos of this and previous episodes:
- Youtube Channel: https://lnkd.in/gUHqSai

Mar 14, 2021 • 39min
WHAT IS INFRASTRUCTURE AS CODE SECURITY? - Barak Schoster
In this episode of the Virtual Coffee with Ashish edition, we spoke with Barak Schoster Goihman (@barakschoster) is the Co-Founder and CTO of Bridgecrew (@Bridgecrewio).
Host: Ashish Rajan - Twitter @hashishrajan
Guest: Barak Schoster Goihman @barakschoster
In this episode, Barak & Ashish spoke about
What is Infrastructure as Code Security
Application Security vs Infrastructure as Code Security - are they same?
What is DevSecOps?
Where should one start? Ansible? Terraform? Kubernetes? Saltstack?
Configuration and Policy as Code - What are these?
How to get started on Infrastructure Security?
Open source vs Paid product, what should one consider before going down either path?
The future of Infrastructure as Code Security?
Difference between a DSL and a general purpose programming language?
Becoming a successful startup founder as a developer, what are some tips you can share for future startup founders?
And much more…
ShowNotes and Episode Transcript on www.cloudsecuritypodcast.tv
Twitter - @kaizenteq @hashishrajan
If you want to watch videos of this and previous episodes:
- Youtube Channel: https://lnkd.in/gUHqSai

Mar 7, 2021 • 46min
INCIDENT RESPONSE IN AWS CLOUD
In this episode of the Virtual Coffee with Ashish edition, we spoke with Toni de la Fuente (@toniblyx) is the Senior Security Consultant at AWS (@AWSCloud) and author of Prowler - AWS Security Tool.
Host: Ashish Rajan - Twitter @hashishrajan
Guest: Toni de la Fuente @toniblyx
In this episode, Toni & Ashish spoke about
What is Cloud Security Assessment?
The story behind the creation of Prowler and what Prowler does?
How is Prowler different to CIS benchmark?
How to set up an effective incident response plan?
How to respond to forensic collection evidence?
And much more…
ShowNotes and Episode Transcript on www.cloudsecuritypodcast.tv
Twitter - @kaizenteq @hashishrajan
If you want to watch videos of this and previous episodes:
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- Youtube Channel: https://lnkd.in/gUHqSai

Feb 28, 2021 • 48min
How to become a CLOUD SECURITY ENGINEER IN 2021?
In this episode of the Virtual Coffee with Ashish edition, we spoke with Nicholas McLaren (Linkedin - nmclarencys) is the Cloud Security Engineer, ByteChek(@Bytechek).
Host: Ashish Rajan - Twitter @hashishrajan
Guest: Nicholas McLaren (Linkedin - nmclarencys
In this episode, Nick & Ashish spoke about
What qualifications do you need to become a cloud security engineer? Degrees, certifications etc
How to network effective to secure your 1st cloud security role?
Network in the world of Covid-19.
A day in the life of a Cloud Security Engineer
Soft skills required by Cloud Security Engineers
How to get recruiters and hiring managers to notice you?
And much more…
ShowNotes and Episode Transcript on www.cloudsecuritypodcast.tv
Twitter - @kaizenteq @hashishrajan
If you want to watch videos of this and previous episodes:
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- Youtube Channel: https://lnkd.in/gUHqSai

Feb 21, 2021 • 56min
Kubernetes Security at Scale in A CI/CD Pipeline - Michael Fraser
In this episode of the Virtual Coffee with Ashish edition, we spoke with Michael Fraser (@itascode) is the Chief Architect, Co-Founder at refactr (@RefactrIT).
Host: Ashish Rajan - Twitter @hashishrajan
Guest: Michael Fraser - @itascode
In this episode, Michael & Ashish spoke about
What is DevSecOps?
What is Kubernetes?
Why would you use Kubernetes?
What should a Kubernetes Deployment look like when done right from a security perspective?
The building blocks of making Kubernetes part of your CICD pipeline.
Benchmarks to use to measure maturity of organisations
And much more…
ShowNotes and Episode Transcript on www.cloudsecuritypodcast.tv
Twitter - @kaizenteq @hashishrajan
If you want to watch videos of this and previous episodes:
- Twitch Channel: https://lnkd.in/gxhFrqw
- Youtube Channel: https://lnkd.in/gUHqSai